In (en. In)

/in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
preposition
Indicates that something is inside a place or space.
The book is on the table.
El libro está en la mesa.
It is used to refer to a specific context or field.
We are in Spanish class.
Estamos en clase de español.
Denotes time, indicating that something happens during a certain period.
I will be born in December.
Naceré en diciembre.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'in', meaning 'inside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the middle
in the middle
in the middle
in a hurry
in a hurry
in a hurry
in love
in love
in love
in the dark
in the dark
in the dark
in charge
in charge
in charge

Related Words

interior
Refers to the inside part of something.
interior
included
That is part of a set or group.
incluido
even
Introduces something that adds or is considered.
incluso
integrated
That is part of a whole in a unified way.
integrado

Slang Meanings

To be in fashion.
That clothing is very in this year.
Esa ropa es muy in este año.
To be part of an exclusive group.
Only the in people are welcome at the party.
Solo los in son bienvenidos a la fiesta.