Spanish Verbs with Prepositions Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the meaning of the Spanish verb `agradecer`?

to be thankful for

What is the opposite action of the verb `encender`?

apagar

What do the Spanish verbs `subir` and `bajar` have in common?

They both relate to movement

What is the meaning of the Spanish verb `pedir`?

to ask for Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Spanish verb `saber` in the context of abilities?

to know how Signup and view all the answers

What preposition is required by the verb 'casarse', and what is the meaning of this verb?

con; to marry Signup and view all the answers

What is the preposition required by the verb 'resolverse', and what does this verb mean?

a; to resolve Signup and view all the answers

What preposition is used with the verb 'preocuparse', and what is the meaning of this verb?

por; to worry about Signup and view all the answers

What preposition is required by the verb 'confiar', and what does this verb mean?

en; to trust in Signup and view all the answers

What preposition is used with the verb 'acordarse', and what is the meaning of this verb?

de; to remember Signup and view all the answers

What is a prepositional pronoun in Spanish, and how does it differ from a subject pronoun?

A prepositional pronoun is a pronoun that comes after a preposition. It differs from a subject pronoun in that Yo and Tú change to mí and ti. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pronouns mí and ti when they are used with the preposition con?

The pronouns mí and ti contract with the preposition con to form conmigo and contigo. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prepositional pronoun form of 'you (singular)' in Spanish?

The prepositional pronoun form of 'you (singular)' in Spanish is ti. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prepositional pronoun form of 'we' in Spanish?

The prepositional pronoun form of 'we' in Spanish is nosotros/as. Signup and view all the answers

What is the prepositional pronoun form of 'they' (feminine plural) in Spanish?

The prepositional pronoun form of 'they' (feminine plural) in Spanish is ellas. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Important Verbs with Prepositions

Agradecer means to be thankful for something or someone.
Apagar means to turn off something, like a light or an appliance.
Aprobar means to approve of an idea or a plan.
Bajar means to go down, either physically or in value.
Buscar means to look for something or someone.
Encender means to turn on something, like a light or an appliance.
Escuchar means to listen to someone or something, like music.
Esperar means to wait for someone or something.
Mirar means to look at someone or something, like a view.
Pagar means to pay for something, like a service or a product.
Pedir means to ask for something, like a favor or a request.
Poder means to be able to do something, like a skill or an action.
Quitar means to take away something, like an object or a possession.
Saber means to know how to do something, like a skill or a task.
Subir means to go up, either physically or in value.

Important Verbs that Require a Preposition

Verbs with "a"

Acostumbrarse a: to get used to
Asistir a: to attend
Dar a: to give
Empezar a: to start
Resolverse a: to resolve
Saber a: to taste

Verbs with "con"

Casarse con: to marry
Contar con: to have

Verbs with "por"

Preocuparse por: to worry about

Verbs with "de"

Acabar de: to finish or have just done something
Acordarse de: to remember to do something
Asombrarse de: to be amazed at
Avergonzarse de: to be ashamed of
Darse cuenta de: to realize
Dejar de: to stop or quit doing something
Olvidarse de: to forget
Quejarse de: to complain about
Salir de: to go out of or leave a place

Verbs with "en"

Confian en: to trust in
Consistir en: to consist of
Convertirse en: to turn into
Influir en: to influence
Insistir en: to insist on
Pensar en: to think about

Prepositional Pronouns

Prepositional pronouns occur when a pronoun comes after a preposition.
Prepositional Pronouns are similar to Subject Pronouns, except for Yo and Tú, which change to mí and ti respectively.

Prepositional Pronouns in Spanish

mí (note: takes an accent to distinguish it from the possessive adjective mi)
me
nosotros/as: us
ti: you
vosotros/as: you (plural)
él/ella/usted: him/her/it/you (feminine)
ellas/ellos/ustedes: them/you (plural, feminine)

Contraction with Preposition "con"

mí contracts with "con" to form conmigo
ti contracts with "con" to form contigo

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Test your knowledge of essential Spanish verbs with prepositions, including agradecer, apagar, aprobar, and more. Learn their meanings and uses in context.

Important Verbs with Prepositions in Spanish

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