Prepositions

Question 1

De

Answer 1

From

Question 2

En

Answer 2

At; in

Question 3

A

Answer 3

to, at, from

Question 4

Con

Answer 4

with

Question 5

Por

Answer 5

Expresses reason or cause: This is the most frequent use of “por.” It translates to “because of” or “due to” when explaining the reason behind something.
Estudio por mi futuro. (I study because of my future.)
Lo hizo por ti. (He did it because of you.)
Means of transportation or communication: “Por” indicates the way in which something is done, often related to movement or communication.
Viajo por avión. (I travel by plane.)
Te contacté por correo electrónico. (I contacted you by email.)
Duration: “Por” expresses the length of time something takes.
Trabajé por cinco horas. (I worked for five hours.)
Exchange or substitution: “Por” can indicate an exchange or substitution between things.
Te cambio mi libro por el tuyo. (I’ll exchange my book for yours.)
Expresses personal opinion (informal): In informal contexts, “por” can sometimes express a personal opinion, similar to “in my opinion” or “to me.”
Por mí, puedes quedarte. (For me, you can stay.)

Question 6

Para

Answer 6

Para:

Expresses purpose or goal: This is the key use of “para.” It translates to “for” or “in order to” when indicating the purpose or goal of an action.
Estudio para aprender español. (I study in order to learn Spanish.)
Ahorro dinero para las vacaciones. (I save money for the vacation.)
Recipient or beneficiary: “Para” indicates the intended recipient or beneficiary of something.
Este regalo es para ti. (This gift is for you.)
Cociné para toda la familia. (I cooked for the whole family.)
Deadline: “Para” can also indicate a deadline or specific point in time.
Necesito el informe para mañana. (I need the report by tomorrow.)
Direction or destination: Less commonly, “para” can indicate direction or destination similar to “to” in specific contexts.
Vamos para la playa. (We are going to the beach.)
Here are some additional tips to remember the difference:

**Think of “por” as explaining why something happens, and “para” as explaining what it happens for.

Question 7

Sobre

Answer 7

about, on, over

Question 8

Entre

Answer 8

Between

Question 9

Sin

Answer 9

Without

Question 10

Desde

Answer 10

From or since (e.g., I come from the city or I have been studying Spanish for a long time)

Question 11

Hasta

Answer 11

Until; up to

Question 12

Durante

Answer 12

During

Question 13

Hacia

Answer 13

Toward; approximate time or location

Question 14

Ante

Answer 14

Before

Question 15

Contra

Answer 15

Against

Question 16

Segun

Answer 16

According to; based on

Question 17

Tras

Answer 17

After or behind (physical location)

Question 18

Bajo

Answer 18

Under

Question 19

A traves de

Answer 19

Through

Question 20

A partir de

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As of

Question 21

Frente de

Answer 21

In front of

Question 22

Ademas de

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In addition to

Question 23

A pesar de

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Despite; in spite of

Question 24

Mediante

Answer 24

Through

Question 25

Junto a

Answer 25

Together with

Question 26

Debido a

Answer 26

Due to

Question 27

Gracias a

Answer 27

Thanks to

Question 28

Pese a

Answer 28

Despite

Question 29

De acuerdo con

Answer 29

In accordance with

Question 30

En cuanto a

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In regard to

Question 31

Junto con

Answer 31

Together with

Question 32

Acerca de

Answer 32

The Spanish phrase “acerca de” translates to “about” or “concerning” in English. It’s commonly used to introduce a topic or area of interest.

Here are some examples of how “acerca de” is used in a sentence:
* “¿Te gustaría saber más acerca de la cultura maya?” (Would you like to know more about Mayan culture?)
* “Esta conferencia es acerca de los avances en la tecnología médica.” (This conference is about advancements in medical technology.)
* “No estoy seguro acerca de esta decisión.” (I’m not sure about this decision.)

Question 33

Respecto a

Answer 33

With respect to

Question 34

En Torno a

Answer 34

Around (Location; e.g., around the corner)

Question 35

en lugar de

Answer 35

Instead of