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How do you translate de in English?

"De" in English can be translated in several ways, depending on the context. Here are some common translations:

As a preposition:

* of: This is the most common translation for "de" when it acts as a preposition. For example: "un libro de historia" (a history book) translates to "a book of history."

* from: "De Madrid a Barcelona" (from Madrid to Barcelona)

* by: "Un libro escrito de Shakespeare" (a book written by Shakespeare)

* about: "Una película de amor" (a love movie) translates to "a movie about love."

* in: "Un día de lluvia" (a rainy day) translates to "a day in the rain."

As part of a possessive adjective:

* my, your, his, her, its, our, their: "Mi casa" (my house), "tu libro" (your book), etc.

As part of a compound noun:

* Often translated as a single word: "un portafolio de inversión" (an investment portfolio)

* Sometimes translated separately: "un hotel de lujo" (a luxury hotel)

It's important to consider the context to determine the best English translation for "de."

If you provide a sentence with "de" in it, I can give you a more specific translation!

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