English Prepositions and Conjunctions

During vs For vs While

Word Part of Speech Usage Example
During Preposition Indicates a specific point within a period of time when an action takes place. "During the summer vacation, I traveled to Europe."
For Preposition Used to indicate the duration of an action or event. "I studied English for three hours."
While Conjunction Connects two actions happening simultaneously. "While I was studying, my sister was watching TV."

Explanation:

Preposition: A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. It usually indicates location, direction, time, or the way something is done.

Conjunction: A conjunction is a word used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. It helps to establish relationships between different parts of the sentence, such as adding, contrasting, or showing cause and effect.

Examples in English and Spanish:

English Spanish
During the party Durante la fiesta
For two weeks Por dos semanas
While he sleeps Mientras él duerme
During the movie Durante la película
For a long time Por mucho tiempo
While they laugh Mientras ellos ríen