Spanish Prepositions Overview

Spanish Prepositions Overview

• al lado de: Means "next to" or "beside." Indicates proximity to another object.
• a la derecha de: Translates to "to the right of." Used to specify location in relation to something else.
• a la izquierda de: Means "to the left of." Helps indicate direction or position.
• en: Translates to "in" or "on." A versatile preposition for indicating inclusion or surface contact.
• con: Means "with." Used to express companionship or association.
• debajo de: Translates to "below." Designates a position lower than something else.
• delante de: Means "in front of." Helps situate one object ahead of another.
• detrás de: Translates to "behind." Used to describe a position at the rear of another object.
• encima de: Means "on top of." Indicates that one object rests above another.
• entre: Translates to "between" or "among." Used for positioning items in relation to others.
• lejos de: Means "far from." Describes a significant distance away from something.
• sin: Translates to "without." Indicates the absence of something.
• sobre: Means "on" or "over." Used for indicating position above or touching.
• cerca de: Translates to "near." Relates to closeness in distance.