Basic Spanish Prepositions

Prepositions are important words in any language, as they help describe the relationship between two things. In Spanish, there are many prepositions, but here are some of the most common ones:

1. A – “to” or “at” Example: Voy a la escuela. (I’m going to school.)
2. De – “of” or “from” Example: El libro es de mi amigo. (The book is from my friend.)
3. En – “in” or “on” Example: Estoy en casa. (I’m at home.)
4. Con – “with” Example: Voy al cine con mi hermano. (I’m going to the movies with my brother.)
5. Por – “for” or “through” Example: Gracias por la ayuda. (Thanks for the help.)
6. Sin – “without” Example: No puedo vivir sin ti. (I can’t live without you.)
7. Hacia – “toward” Example: Caminé hacia la playa. (I walked toward the beach.)
8. Sobre – “about” or “on top of” Example: Quiero hablar sobre el proyecto. (I want to talk about the project.)
9. Desde – “since” or “from” Example: Vivo aquí desde hace cinco años. (I’ve been living here for five years.)
10. Entre – “between” or “among” Example: Hay una mesa entre las dos sillas. (There’s a table between the two chairs.)

Remember, prepositions are used to describe the relationship between two things or people, so it’s important to choose the right preposition for the context. With practice and exposure, you’ll become more comfortable using these prepositions in conversation.