Voy a la escuela.
English: I go to the school.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- A1
- Unit
- Preposiciones y conjunciones
- Practice types
- 0
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
El libro es de Ana.
English: The book belongs to Ana.
La llave está en la mesa.
English: The key is on the table.
Salgo con mis amigos.
English: I go out with my friends.
Este regalo es para ti.
English: This gift is for you.
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.'