Prepositions

Prepositions in Spanish, or "Preposiciones", are words used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other words within a sentence. They indicate relationships of place, time, direction, and other abstract connections. This guide will explore the common prepositions in Spanish and provide examples of their use.

Prepositions are essential for constructing sentences that flow logically and clearly. They do not change form and are typically placed before a noun or pronoun to indicate a relationship.

Common Spanish Prepositions

Prepositions of Place

These prepositions indicate the location of an object.

• En (in, on, at)
• Sobre (on, over, about)
• Entre (between, among)
• Debajo de (underneath, beneath)
• Delante de (in front of)
• Detrás de (behind)

Prepositions of Time

These prepositions specify the timing of an event.

• Antes de (before)
• Después de (after)
• Durante (during)
• Hasta (until)

Prepositions of Direction

These prepositions show the direction or path taken by someone or something.

• Hacia (toward)
• Desde (from)

Other Common Prepositions

• Con (with)
• Sin (without)
• Por (by, for, through, because of)
• Para (for, to, in order to)

Examples of Prepositions in Use

Understanding how to use prepositions can greatly enhance your ability to describe locations, time, and methods in Spanish.

• En:

  Vivo en España. (I live in Spain.)
  Está en la mesa. (It's on the table.)

• Entre:

  El café está entre el banco y la biblioteca. (The cafe is between the bank and the library.)

• Por and Para:

  Viajamos por avión. (We travel by plane.)
  Este regalo es para ti. (This gift is for you.)

• Sin:

  Salí sin mi teléfono. (I left without my phone.)

• Hacia:

  Camina hacia el parque. (Walk toward the park.)