What is the Spanish word for "by"?

Learn how to say "by" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

by

Spanish

a

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Alternative translations of "by"

a
por
junto a
cerca de
para las

Examples of how to use "by" in Spanish

English
Please be here by five o'clock.
Spanish
Por favor, esté aquí antes de las cinco.
English
She sat by the window.
Spanish
Ella se sentó junto a la ventana.
English
Please finish the report by Friday.
Spanish
Por favor, termine el informe para el viernes.
English
I walk by the river daily.
Spanish
Camino junto al río a diario.
English
He lives by himself now.
Spanish
Él vive solo ahora.

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