El libro está sobre la mesa.
English: The book is on the table.
- Language
- Spanish
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Preposiciones
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
Preposiciones de lugar are words in Spanish used to describe where something or someone is located. They help explain the position or place in relation to other objects.
When to use it
Use preposiciones de lugar in Spanish to say where people, objects, or places are. They are common when giving directions, describing a room, or talking about where things are positioned.
Key forms
- en
- sobre
- debajo de
- detrás de
- delante de
- al lado de
- entre
- cerca de
- lejos de
Examples
La escuela está cerca de mi casa.
English: The school is near my house.
El gato está debajo de la silla.
English: The cat is under the chair.
El coche está delante de la casa.
English: The car is in front of the house.
La lámpara está entre la cama y la ventana.
English: The lamp is between the bed and the window.
Tips
- Some prepositions need 'de' after them, like 'debajo de', 'al lado de', 'cerca de'.
- Remember to use 'el' or 'la' with the noun after the preposition (e.g., 'debajo de la mesa').
- With 'de' + 'el', combine them into 'del' (e.g., 'detrás del sofá').
Exceptions and edge cases
- When 'de' comes before 'el', use 'del' (not 'de el').