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Inez H.Kwiziq community member
En Navidad
I thought it would be por Navidad but that answer wasn't available. Can you explain please?
This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Preposition "en" in Spanish (on/in/inside/at) - general use "
Asked 10 months ago
InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher
Hola Inez
In our sentence: "Abrimos muchos regalos en Navidad" - We opened lots of presents at Christmas, you could have also used "por Navidad" but it would carry a different nuance, that of a "why".
"En..." is more literal, "en" pinpoints a time frame , like saying “on Christmas Day” or “at Christmas time.”, it can refer to the day itself or the period around it.
"Por" implies a reason, cause, or occasion - like “for Christmas” or “because of Christmas.
I hope this clarified it.
Saludos cordiales
Inma
Inez H. asked:
En Navidad
I thought it would be por Navidad but that answer wasn't available. Can you explain please?
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