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What does on mean in Spanish?

"On" in Spanish can have several different meanings depending on the context. Here are some examples:

Prepositions:

* On (as in "on the table"): This is most commonly translated as "sobre"

* *El libro está sobre la mesa.* (The book is on the table.)

* On (as in "on Monday"): This can be translated as "en" or "el" depending on the context.

* *Voy a la playa en lunes.* (I'm going to the beach on Monday.)

* *Te veo el martes.* (I'll see you on Tuesday.)

* On (as in "on the bus"): This is also translated as "en"

* *Voy a la escuela en autobús.* (I go to school on the bus.)

* On (as in "on the radio"): This is translated as "en" or "por"

* *Escuché la canción en la radio.* (I heard the song on the radio.)

* *Lo escuché por la radio.* (I heard it on the radio.)

* On (as in "on time"): This is translated as "a tiempo"

* *Llegué a tiempo a la reunión.* (I arrived on time for the meeting.)

Other Meanings:

* On (as in "turn on the light"): This is translated as "encender"

* *Enciende la luz, por favor.* (Turn on the light, please.)

* On (as in "I'm on it"): This can be translated as "lo tengo" or "estoy en ello"

* *No te preocupes, lo tengo.* (Don't worry, I'm on it.)

* *No te preocupes, estoy en ello.* (Don't worry, I'm on it.)

Important Note: The best translation for "on" will depend on the specific context and the meaning you want to convey.

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