LIST of PREPOSITIONS in Spanish

A preposition is a class of invariable word characterized by introducing a term (either a nominal group or a sentence with which forms a syntactic group) that functions as a direct, indirect or regime complement prepositional. Prepositions are essential to construct sentences correctly, so it is necessary that you know them well and know how to handle them.

To do this, in this lesson from a Teacher we provide you with the list of prepositions in Spanish updated so you can study and learn them.

Index

1. What are and what are the prepositions in Spanish?
2. List of prepositions in Spanish and examples
3. Types of prepositions

The main function of a preposition within a sentence is that of join the different elements that compose it. It is also characterized because it is a kind of invariable word; that is, it has neither gender nor number.

There is a lot of casuistry around this kind of word. If you ask any of your parents what it is

To, before, under, fits, with, against, of, from, in, between, towards, to, for, by, according, without, so, on Y after.

This was the original list, which was recently modified with the New grammar of the Spanish language (ed. 2009). In this work, the RAE points out that the preposition "fit" is deprecated and adds four more prepositions to the list: "during", "through", "versus" and "via".

In this other lesson we discover you sentences with prepositional phrase so you can improve your knowledge of syntax.

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Here we show you the current one list of prepositions in Spanish and examples, along with the most common values ​​and meanings of each of them:

1. TO:

• Address or point of arrival: We are going to Madrid.
• Place: The bookstore is two blocks from here.
• Mode: You should not drive crazy.
• Weather: We meet at seven in the afternoon.

2. IN VIEW OF: means "in front of" or "in the presence of". The best man congratulated the groom before the guests.

3. UNDER: indicates dependence or subordination to something: The dog is under your responsibility.

4. WITH:

• Company: My cousins ​​came with me to dinner.
• Union or added: I want a latte.
• Instrument: Do not eat with dirty hands.
• Way to do something: Take the vase very carefully.

5. AGAINST: indicates opposition to something: On Sunday we played against the champions of the league.

6.FROM:

• Material: My jacket is made of leather.
• Relationship: Antonio's father.
• Possession or belonging: This book is from my best friend.
• Origin or starting point: I'm from Valencia.
• Theme: Science fiction cinema.
• Weather: It is 12 o'clock in the morning.

7. SINCE:

• Start of something limited in time: The bar is open from 9 pm.
• Start of something limited in place: From my house to yours it takes 5 minutes.

8. ON:

• Conveyance: Cycling.
• Mode: Classes are taught in English.
• Place: See you in the square.
• Weather: We are in october.

9. COME IN: points out that something takes place in the middle of two things or people: My house is between the park and the town hall.

10. TOWARD: indicates direction: The road to success is tough.

11. UNTIL:

• Action: I will continue studying English until I speak it perfectly.
• Number: My house can accommodate up to 20 people.
• Place: To buy bread you have to go to the supermarket.
• Weather: The meeting does not end until 1 pm.

12. DURING: in its origin it was not part of the prepositions but it was a verbal participle of the verb "to last". However, nowadays it works with a prepositional value, which is why it has become part of the list of prepositions: You cannot speak during the exam.

13. THROUGH: Like the previous one, this term was originally the present verbal participle of the verb "mediate" which has become a preposition, thus modifying the morphological category: He solved the riddle using clues.

14. IN ORDER TO:

• Direction: To go to college I have to take the bus.
• Purpose: This gift is for you.
• Objective: To eat healthy you have to buy natural ingredients.
• Weather: Can I borrow your dress for dinner?

15. FOR:

• Cause: Let's toast to the bride and groom.
• Media: I have to send the letter by email.
• Place: I'm walking down Calle San Fernando.
• Mode: If I don't succeed, I'll try the hard way.
• Reason: We have organized the party for you.
• Periodicity: I go to the gym three times a week.
• Price: I bought a jacket for 50 euros.

16. PRO: means "in defense of": Pro independence law.

17. SEGA: establishes the relationships between different things: According to the rules of the game you cannot cheat.

18. WITHOUT: points out that one thing has no other: The doctor recommended that I eat bread without salt.

19. SW: means "despite" or "low": Under pain of death, the inmate pleaded not guilty.

20. ON:

• Place: The pants are in the closet.
• Theme: The lecture is about the benefits of a healthy diet.

21. AFTER: ordered one sequence of events or things after another: The dog was after the cat all day.

22. VERSUS: of Latin origin, this preposition meant "towards". It has recently been added to the list of prepositions of Spanish with the value of "against" or "against": Madrid versus Barça.

23. VIA: This preposition comes from a noun and means "through" or "passing through": I send you all the information via the internet. According to New grammar of the Spanish language (ed. 2009), if the preposition "via" is preceded by an adjective, it must be preceded by "by": He contacted me by phone.

This is the complete list of prepositions in Spanish! Do you dare to recite it out loud? Cheer up!

Now that you know the prepositions in Spanish and their examples, we are going to discover the different types of prepositions that exist so that you can finish understanding this lesson better. We are going to give you the classification of the most common and followed prepositions in classrooms:

Prepositions of place

They are those that mark the place where we go or from which we come. The prepositions that are often used for this purpose are:

• to
• from
• on
• Come in
• toward
• for
• after
• under

And some examples of this use of the preposition would be: "I will go home at four o'clock", "I am selling from my uncle's house", "I am going home right now", and so on.

Of time

They are the types of prepositions that refer to some element linked to time. They are as follows:

• to
• with
• from
• since
• on
• in order to
• for
• on
• after
• until

For example: "With this heat I will not move from home today", "I will not move until it does not stop raining", etc.

Of cause

These prepositions refer to a cause-effect relationship.

There is only one that respects this use and it is "by".

Some examples "I will not do it for you", "I will go to the dance for my sister", etc.

Of purpose

It is the preposition that is used to indicate an end or an objective. The two most used are:

• to
• in order to

Here are some examples: "I bought it for my mother", "I want to give it to my grandmother", etc.

Company

It is the type of preposition that is used to refer to a social group or environment.

There is only one of this type: CON.

Examples: "I like to go with you", "This summer I will go with my family on vacation", etc.

So

It is the preposition that indicates the way to perform the action indicated by the verb. There are several:

• to
• with
• from
• on
• for
• under
• according

For example: "Be careful when crossing the river", "You must not drive under the influence of alcohol", and so on.

Instrument

It refers to the way to perform an action, to the element that we use. The prepositions are.

• to
• with
• from
• on

For example "Tie your bike with the chain".

Of deprivation

There is only one, SIN, and it is the one that indicates that we do not have something or that we are deprived of something.

For example: "You are going to the wedding without a partner", "You do not want to go without your dog on vacation", and so on.

Opposition

We end with another kind of very common proposition that is only one: AGAINST.

It refers to someone having an attitude opposite to what is being said.

Example: "He does not want to go against the rules", "My father jumped against my mother", etc.

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