Meaning
during
In a sentence
Durante la lezione, il telefono era spento.
During the lesson, the phone was off.
Hai dormito durante il viaggio in treno?
Did you sleep during the train trip?
Non parlare durante il film, per favore.
Don't talk during the movie, please.
Usage notes
- Use 'durante' for actions happening *within* a time period, not at its start/end (use 'per' or 'in' instead).
- Never pair with 'tempo'—just say 'durante la lezione,' not 'durante il tempo della lezione.'
- Avoid translating 'during' + verb directly; use 'mentre' + verb instead (e.g., 'mentre mangiavo').