Spanish Prepositions
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Which preposition is used to indicate the purpose of an action?

  • Con
  • A
  • Sin
  • Para (correct)

    • What is the translation of the preposition 'Entre'?

  • With
  • Between/Among (correct)
  • Before
  • For

    • Which sentence would use the preposition 'Antes'?

  • I love coffee with milk.
  • The math class is before the science class. (correct)
  • I'm meeting my friend at the park.
  • I'm going to the store to buy milk.

    • What is the translation of the preposition 'Con'?

    <p>With</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which preposition is used to indicate movement towards a place?

    <p>A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the preposition 'Sin' typically indicate in a sentence?

    <p>A lack or absence of something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence would the preposition 'A' be used?

    <p>I'm going to the beach with my friends.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the sentence 'La clase de español es antes de la clase de inglés.'?

    <p>The Spanish class is before the English class.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which sentence would the preposition 'Entre' be used?

    <p>The office is located between the bank and the supermarket.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the sentence 'Me gusta el café con leche.'?

    <p>I like coffee with milk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which preposition is used to indicate the start of a period of time?

    <p>Desde</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence would use the preposition 'Bajo'?

    <p>La temperatura fue bajo diez grados.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the sentence 'Según los expertos hay más contaminación que hace 10 años.'?

    <p>According to the experts, there is more pollution than 10 years ago.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which preposition is used to indicate movement towards a specific place?

    <p>Hacia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the sentence 'El libro es sobre la vida de Juan.'?

    <p>The book is about the life of Juan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I am going to travel through which region?

    <p>Castilla La Mancha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time will I finish my work?

    <p>Eleven o'clock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do I need to return?

    <p>In two minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did I do last year?

    <p>I walked the Camino de Santiago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which preposition is used to indicate movement along a path or route?

    <p>Por</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Prepositions in Spanish

    • Con means "with" and is used to express accompaniment or association (e.g., Me gusta el café con leche - I like coffee with milk).
    • Para means "for" or "in order to" and is used to express purpose or destination (e.g., Tengo que ir a la tienda para comprar azúcar - I have to go to the store to buy sugar).
    • Sin means "without" and is used to express absence or lack (e.g., No se puede vivir sin comida - You can't live without food).
    • Antes means "before" and is used to express time or order (e.g., La clase de español es antes de la clase de inglés - The Spanish class is before the English class).
    • Entre means "between" or "among" and is used to express location or position (e.g., La oficina está entre el banco y el supermercado - The office is between the bank and the supermarket).
    • A means "to" or "at" and is used to express movement or direction (e.g., Juan va a la playa - Juan goes to the beach).

    Prepositions in Spanish

    • Con means "with" and is used to express accompaniment or association (e.g., Me gusta el café con leche - I like coffee with milk).
    • Para means "for" or "in order to" and is used to express purpose or destination (e.g., Tengo que ir a la tienda para comprar azúcar - I have to go to the store to buy sugar).
    • Sin means "without" and is used to express absence or lack (e.g., No se puede vivir sin comida - You can't live without food).
    • Antes means "before" and is used to express time or order (e.g., La clase de español es antes de la clase de inglés - The Spanish class is before the English class).
    • Entre means "between" or "among" and is used to express location or position (e.g., La oficina está entre el banco y el supermercado - The office is between the bank and the supermarket).
    • A means "to" or "at" and is used to express movement or direction (e.g., Juan va a la playa - Juan goes to the beach).

    Prepositions in Spanish

    Contra

    • Means "against" and is used to indicate opposition or competition
    • Example: "El equipo de España jugará contra el equipo de Inglaterra en la final" (The Spanish team will play against the English team in the final)

    Desde

    • Means "since" or "from" and is used to indicate a starting point in time
    • Example: "La conozco desde hace once años" (I've known her for eleven years)

    Durante

    • Means "during" and is used to indicate a period of time
    • Example: "Vivía en Granada durante tres meses" (I lived in Granada for three months)

    Hacia

    • Means "towards" and is used to indicate direction
    • Example: "Viajamos hacia las montañas" (We're traveling towards the mountains)

    Bajo

    • Means "under" and is used to indicate a lower position or temperature
    • Example: "La temperatura fue bajo diez grados" (The temperature was under ten degrees)

    Según

    • Means "according to" and is used to indicate a source of information
    • Example: "Según los expertos hay más contaminación que hace 10 años" (According to the experts, there's more pollution than 10 years ago)

    Sobre

    • Means "about", "above", or "over" and is used to indicate a topic or a physical position
    • Example: "El libro es sobre la vida de Juan" (The book is about Juan's life)

    Prepositions in Spanish

    • De is used to indicate origin or source, e.g., "Caminé el Camino de Santiago el año pasado" (I walked the Camino de Santiago last year).

    Indicating Time

    • Hasta is used to indicate "until" a specific time or point, e.g., "No voy a terminar mi trabajo hasta las once" (I won't finish my work until eleven o'clock).

    Location and Movement

    • En is used to indicate "in" or "on" a specific location, e.g., "Tengo que volver en dos minutos" (I have to return in two minutes).

    Movement and Route

    • Por is used to indicate "for", "by", or "through" when talking about movement or route, e.g., "Viajaré por Castilla La Mancha" (I will travel through Castilla La Mancha).

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