Prepositions are a crucial part of Spanish grammar and are used to connect words and phrases, giving them meaning. In this chapter of our Intermediate Spanish eBook, we'll explore the use of prepositions in Spanish.
1. Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place are used to indicate the position or direction of something. The most common ones include 'en' (in), 'a' (to), 'de' (from), 'hacia' (to), 'desde' (from), 'hasta' (until), 'por' ( por), 'entre' (between), 'contra' (against), 'sin' (without), 'sobre' (over), 'bajo' (below), 'tras' (behind), 'delante de' ( in front of), 'insider de' (inside), 'fuera de' (outside of), 'circa' (close to), 'lejos de' (far from), 'alrededor de' (around) and 'a través de' (through).
For example, 'El libro está en la mesa' (The book is on the table), 'Voy a la Biblioteca' (I'm going to the library), 'Vengo de la escuela' (I'm coming from school).
>2. Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time are used to indicate when something happens. The most common include 'en' (in), 'a' (à), 'de' (from), 'de' (from), 'hasta' (until), 'por' (by), 'during' ( during) and 'between' (between).
For example, 'Estudiaré en la noche' (I'll study at night), 'Trabajo de lunes a viernes' (I work from Monday to Friday), 'He isto aquí Desde las tres' (I've been here since three o'clock), ' Estudiaré hasta las Cinco' (I'll study until five), 'Estoy aquí por tres días' (I'm here for three days), 'Voy a la escuela during the week' (I go to school during the week), 'Estoy aquí entre las tres y las Cinco' (I'm here between three and five).
3. Prepositions of Motion
Motion prepositions are used to indicate the direction or movement of something. The most common ones include 'a' (for), 'hacia' (for), 'desde' (from), 'hasta' (until), 'por' (for), 'entre' (between), 'against' ( contra), 'sin' (without), 'sobre' (over), 'bajo' (below), 'tras' (behind), 'delante de' (in front of), 'inside' (inside), 'fuera de' (outside), 'circa de' (close to), 'lejos de' (far from), 'alrededor de' (around) and 'a través de' (across).
For example, 'Voy a la Biblioteca' (I'm going to the library), 'Corro hacia la escuela' (I'm running to school), 'Vengo Since la Escuela' (I'm coming from school), 'Voy hasta la escuela' (I'm going to school), 'Voy por la calle' (I'm going down the street), 'Corro entre los árboles' (I'm running between the trees), 'Corro contra el viento' (I'm running against the wind), 'Voy sin mi backpack ' (I'm going without my backpack), 'Voy sobre la acera' (I'm going along the sidewalk), 'Voy bajo el puente' (I'm going under the bridge), 'Voy tras mi hermano' (I'm going after my brother), 'Voy delante de mi hermano' (I'm going ahead of my brother), 'Voy Dentro del coche' (I'm going inside the car), 'Voy fuera del coche' (I'm going outside the car), 'Voy cerca de la escuela' (I'm going next to the school), 'Voy lejos de la escuela' (I'm going away from the school), 'Voy alrededor del parque' (I'm going around the park), 'Voy a través del parque' (I'm going through the park).
4. Prepositions of Manner
Manner prepositions are used to indicate the manner or method of doing something. The most common ones include 'con' (with), 'sin' (without), 'por' (by), 'de' (from), 'a' (à), 'en' (in).
For example, 'Escribo con un lápiz' (I write with a pencil), 'Voy sin mi backpack' (I'm going without my backpack), 'Voy por la calle' (I'm going down the street), 'Aprendo de mi profesor' (I learn from my teacher), 'Voy a pie' (I'm going on foot), 'Vivo en paz' (I live in peace).
5. Possession Prepositions
The prepositions of possession are used to indicate ownership or belonging to something. The most common ones include 'de' (from), 'a' (a).
For example, 'El libro de María' (Maria's book), 'La casa de Juan' (Juan's house), 'El coche de mi hermano' (My brother's car), 'El regalo es para ti' (The gift is for you).
As you can see, prepositions in Spanish are a vital part of grammar and are used in almost every sentence. Therefore, it is essential to learn and practice the correct use of prepositions to improve your Spanish language skills.
