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BrE /ɒn/ AmE /ɑːn/

preposition / adverb en → es

1 LOCATION [prep + noun] A1

in or at a place, especially when you are inside it

en, en el/la

  • be on something

Collocations on the table · on the wall

  • The book is on the table.

    El libro está en la mesa.

2 TIME [prep + noun] A1

at a particular time or during an event

en, durante

  • be on something

Collocations on Monday · on the weekend

  • We have a meeting on Tuesday.

    Tenemos una reunión el martes.

10 TELEVISION/RADIO [prep + noun] B1

broadcast or shown on television or radio

en, por (TV/Radio)

  • be on something

Collocations on TV · on the radio

  • The show is on at 8 PM.

    El programa está a las 8 de la noche.

12 JOB [prep + noun] B1

employed by an organization or company; working for someone

para, en (trabajo)

  • be on something

Collocations on the payroll · on a project

  • She is on the company's payroll.

    Ella está en nómina de la empresa.

13 SPORT [prep + noun] B2

participating in a sports team or competition

en (equipo)

  • be on something

Collocations on the team · on the roster

  • He is on the basketball team.

    Él está en el equipo de baloncesto.

14 MEDICAL [prep + noun] B2

receiving medical treatment or care

en (hospital)

  • be on something

Collocations on the waiting list · on a ventilator

  • She is on the waiting list for surgery.

    Ella está en la lista de espera para cirugía.

15 DRUG [prep + noun] C1

using a drug regularly or illegally

tomar, consumir (droga)

  • be on something

Collocations on drugs · on medication

  • He is on heavy medication.

    Él está tomando fuertes medicamentos.

16 STATE [prep + noun] C1

in a particular state or condition

en (estado)

  • be on something

Collocations on fire · on strike

  • The building is on fire.

    El edificio está en llamas.