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BrE /ɒn/ AmE /ɑːn/
preposition / adverb en → es
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.
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.
broadcast or shown on television or radio
en, por (TV/Radio)
- be on something
Collocations on TV · on the radio
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The show is on at 8 PM.
El programa está a las 8 de la noche.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.