durante

[du-ˈrɑ̃-tə]

preposition

during

1. Throughout the whole time of an event or period

During the meeting, no one spoke.

Durante a reunião, ninguém falou.

2. For the entire length or duration of something

I traveled during the summer.

Viajei durante o verão.

3. At some point within a particular time period

Call me during business hours.

Ligue-me durante o horário comercial.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

durante

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

durante

Standard usage, no regional variation

São Paulo

durante

Standard usage, no regional variation

Portugal

durante

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

durante muito tempo (for a long time)

durante anos (for years)

durante a noite (during the night)

durante o dia (during the day)

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