Spanish grammar: preposiciones básicas

What this grammar point covers

In Spanish, basic prepositions are small words that show the relationship between nouns, pronouns, or phrases and other words in a sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or possession.

When to use it

Use basic prepositions in Spanish to talk about where something is, where someone is going, who something belongs to, how something is done, or why something is done.

Key forms

• a
• de
• en
• con
• por
• para

Examples

Tips

• Some prepositions change meaning depending on the context. For example, 'por' and 'para' are both used for 'for', but in different situations.
• 'a' is often used before a person or when talking about movement toward a place.
• Remember that 'de' is used to show possession (like 'of' or 'belongs to').

Exceptions and edge cases

• When 'a' or 'de' comes before 'el', they combine to form 'al' and 'del'. For example: 'Voy al parque.'