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Basic Prepositions
Basic Prepositions
Prepositions are used to indicate a relationship between two words, linking them
together. These words usually show location, direction, or time. As preposition
suggests, these words precede the word or words it links. There are simple
prepositions, which consist of only one word, and compound prepositions, which
consist of multiple words.
Uses
In most cases, prepositions are used the same way in Spanish as they are used in
English and you will find their placements fairly logical. There are a few, however, that
warrant a little extra attention. For each preposition below you will find the occasions it
is used most commonly as well as several examples with translations since one
preposition in Spanish can have many different translations in English.
A:
This is a very common preposition that can mean to, at, by, or for depending on the
manner it is used. It can be used to:
Indicate motion (to)
De:
This preposition can mean of or from, depending on the use. It can be used to:
Indicate possession (of)
Compare (than)
Juan es el más grande de todos los estudiantes del quinto grado. (Juan is the
biggest of all 5th grade students.)
Hay más de 10 personas en la clase de historia. (There are more than 10 people
in the history class.
And also in idioms
En:
This common preposition can mean in, on, at, about, or by depending on the context. It
can be used to:
Indicate location (in, on, at)