Preposiciones de lugar: at, on, in

• Prepositions of place indicate the position of one thing in relation to another.

Specific Locations

• Specific location prepositions pinpoint an exact spot.
• Common prepositions for specific locations include "at," "on," and "in," each used in particular contexts.

At

• "At" is used to indicate a very specific location or a meeting point.
• Addresses: Use "at" to specify an address; e.g., "I live at 123 Main Street."
• Institutions: Use "at" for institutions or buildings when referring to activities that happen there; e.g., "She's at school."
• Events: "At" is used for specific events or gatherings; e.g., "We met at the conference."
• Points: Designates a precise point; e.g., "The bus stops at the corner."

On

• "On" is used to indicate a surface, a street, or a means of transportation.
• Surfaces: Use "on" when something is on a surface; e.g., "The book is on the table."
• Streets/Avenues: "On" is used when referring to streets or avenues; e.g., "The restaurant is on Elm Street."
• Floors: Specify floors in a building; e.g., "The office is on the 3rd floor."
• Transportation: Use "on" for public transport; e.g., "I'm on the bus."
• Media devices: Refer to devices; e.g. "I saw it on TV"

In

• "In" is used to indicate an enclosed space, a geographical area, or a container.
• Enclosed Spaces: Indicates being inside something; e.g., "The keys are in the drawer."
• Geographical Locations: Use "in" for cities, countries, or larger areas; e.g., "He lives in London."
• Bodies of Water: Designates being within water; e.g., "They swam in the lake."
• Printed Materials: Refers to content within; e.g., "I read about it in the book."

Examples

• "The cat is 'on' the roof." (surface)
• "I met her 'at' the coffee shop." (specific meeting point)
• "They live 'in' Italy." (country)
• "The picture is 'on' the wall." (surface)
• "There's a party 'at' Sarah's house." (specific location)
• "I found it 'in' the box." (enclosed space)

Common Mistakes

• Confusing "at," "on," and "in" due to similar meanings; understanding the context is crucial.
• Incorrectly using "in" for streets (use "on").
• Forgetting to use "at" for specific addresses.

Tips for Mastering Prepositions

• Practice: Use the prepositions in sentences to get a feel for their correct usage.
• Context: Pay attention to the context of the sentence to determine the correct preposition.
• Common Phrases: Learn common phrases and expressions that use specific prepositions.
• Review: Regularly review and practice using prepositions to reinforce your understanding.