At / in Lexington

irmamar · #1 February 21, 2011, 01:00 PM

I'm studying the war for the American Independence. My book says "at Lexington" and, later, "arrived in Lexington". As far as I know, I can say "arrive at Lexington", can't I?

So, at, in or both with Lexington (taking into account that this occurs in 1775)?

Thanks.

poli · #2 February 21, 2011, 02:12 PM

I think arrive at is more correct.

Other examples: The train arrives at Penn Station at three o'clock.
He arrived at the house at noon.

Arrive at is perhaps the best translation for llegar a.

pjt33 · #3 February 21, 2011, 03:27 PM

Los dos son válidos, pero "at" parece ser más común (en el BNC, por lo menos).

irmamar · #4 February 22, 2011, 02:15 AM

OK, thanks.

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