Preposiciones Español IV Srta. Schleicher

Preposiciones usadas frecuentemente

acerca de- regarding/concerning/about

además de- besides, in addition to

con-with

contra-against

en lugar de/en vez de-instead of

excepto, menos, salvo- except

según -according to

sin- without

sobre- about, on (topic)

IN ADDITION, you must do your work for English class.

ACCORDING TO Natalia, Guapo wants that we come to his party tomorrow.

Tomorrow, Oxford is going to play AGAINST Octorara.

The other day, I couldn’t leave my house WITHOUT my passport.

I drink water INSTEAD OF soda.

I know a lot REGARDING the career (la carrera) of Joe Flacco.

For Christmas, I hope that Santa gives me a book about the history of Spain.

Nobody (nadie), EXCEPT Lola, believes Alejandro’s ridiculous story (cuento ridículo).

I would like that you bring me coffee WITH sugar.

IN ADDITION, you must do your work for English class. Además, debes hacer tu deberes/trabajo para la clase de Inglés.

ACCORDING TO Natalia, Guapo wants that we come to his party tomorrow. Según Natalia, Guapo quiere que nosotros vengamos a su fiesta mañana.

Tomorrow, Oxford is going to play AGAINST Octorara. Mañana, Oxford va a jugar contra Octorara.

The other day, I couldn’t leave my house WITHOUT my passport. El otro día, no pude salir de casa sin mi pasaporte.

I drink water INSTEAD OF soda. Yo tomo/bebo agua en lugar de/en vez de refresco.

I know a lot REGARDING the career (la carrera) of Joe Flacco. Yo sé mucho acerca de la carrera de Joe Flacco.

For Christmas, I hope that Santa gives me a book ABOUT the history of Spain. Para Navidad, yo espero que Santa me dé un libro sobre la historia de España.

Nobody (nadie), EXCEPT Lola, believes Alejandro’s ridiculous story (cuento). Nadie excepto/menos/salvo Lola, cree el cuento ridículo de Alejandro.

I would like that you bring me coffee WITH sugar. A mi me gustaría que tu me traigas café con azúcar.

Preposiciones usadas frecuentemente para expresar ubicación

a la izquierda de- to the left of

a la derecha de- to the right of

a través de- across

al lado de- next to, next door to

cerca de- near, close to, by

debajo de- under

delante de- in front of

dentro de- inside

detrás de- behind

en- in, on, into, at

encima de- on top of

enfrente de- across from, opposite

entre- between (two people or things)

frente a- facing

fuera de- outside

junto a- by, next to, next door to

lejos de- far from

sobre- on top of, above

Did y’all live next door to each other (el uno al otro)?

Maria is to the left of Rosa.

I want that you are close to me!

The angry elf (elfo/duende) ran across the table.

The small boat is inside of the glass bottle.

The super market is to the right of the pharmacy.

The state of Maryland is between the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia y West Virginia.

It’s strange that the naughty (travieso) children are under the table.

The woman is IN her room. She just put the lamp INTO the box. The box is ON the table.

The woman in front of El Bar Levies in Sevilla is ordering lunch (ahora mismo).

Mario is on top of the turtle (la tortuga).

The family is outside of the White House.

Miss Schleicher owned (tener dueño de) the mountain that is behind her.

The girl was facing the building (el edificio) when suddenly (de repente) the building exploded (hacer explota).

The dog and the cat are on top of the table.

The Biebs was next to/by the dolphin when the deranged (trastornado) animal ate him.

New York and Los Angeles are far from one another (el uno al otro).

The business men (hombres de negocios) are across from each other (el uno al otro).

Did y’all live next door to each other (el uno al otro)? Vivisteis al lado del uno al otro?

Maria is to the left of Rosa. María está a la izquierda de Rosa.

I want that you are close to me! Yo quiero que tú estés cerca de mi!

The angry elf (elfo/duende) ran across the table. El elfo/duende enojado/enfadado corrió a través de la mesa.

The small boat is inside of the glass bottle. El barco pequeño esta dentro de la botella de vidrio.

El supermercado está al lado de la farmacia. The super market is to the right of the pharmacy.

The state of Maryland is between the states of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia y West Virginia. El estado de Maryland está entre de los estados de Pensilvania, Delaware, Virginia y el Virginia del oeste.

It’s strange that the naughty (travieso) children are under the table. Es raro que los niños traviesos estén debajo de la mesa.

The women is IN her room. La mujer está en su cuarto. She just put the lamp INTO the box. Ella acaba de poner la lampara en la caja. The box is ON the table. La caja está en la mesa.

The woman in front of El Bar Levies in Sevilla is ordering lunch (ahora mismo). La mujer delante de El Bar Levies en Sevilla está pidiendo almuerzo.

Mario is on top of the turtle (la tortuga). Mario está encima de la tortuga.

The family is outside of the White House. La familia está fuera de la Casa Blanca.

Miss Schleicher owned (tener dueño de) the mountain that is behind her. La Señorita Schleicher tuvo dueño de la montana que está detrás de ella.

The girl was facing the building (el edificio) when suddenly (de repente) the building exploded (hacer explota). La chica estaba frente al edificio cuando de repente el edificio hizo explota.

The dog and the cat are on top of the table. El perro y el gato están sobre la mesa.

The Biebs was next to/by the dolphin when the deranged (trastornado) animal ate him. El Biebs estaba junto al delfín cuando el animal trastornado lo comió.

Nueva York y Los Ángeles están lejos del uno al otro. New York and Los Angeles are far from one another (el uno al otro).

The business men (hombres de negocios) are across from each other (el uno al otro). Los hombres de negocios están enfrente del uno al otro.

Preposiciones usadas frecuentemente para expresar movimiento

a lo largo de- along

alrededor de- around Boni Lola Eva Diego Eduardo

hacia- toward

más allá de- beyond

por- through, throughout

The woman was walking along the river when a mysterious person (una persona misteriosa) pushed (empujar) her in the water!

The students are running around the track (ahora mismo). Boni Lola Eva Diego Eduardo

The woman was running towards her boyfriend when she tripped (tropezar)!

Could you see what (lo que) was beyond the trees?

Last weekend we walked through New York City.

The woman was walking along the river when a mysterious person (una persona misteriosa) pushed (empujar) her in the water! La mujer caminaba/ estaba caminando a lo largo del rio, !cuando una persona misteriosa la empujó en el agua!

The students are running around the track (ahora mismo). Los estudiantes están corriendo alrededor de la pista. Boni Lola Eva Diego Eduardo

The woman was running towards her boyfriend when she tripped (tropezar)! La mujer estaba corriendo/ corría hacia su novio cuando ella tropezó.

Could you see what was beyond the trees? Podías ver lo que estaba más allá de los árboles?

Last weekend we walked through New York City. El fin de semana pasado, caminamos por la ciudad de Nueva York.

Preposiciones usadas frecuentemente para expresar orientación geográfica

al este de – (to the) east of

al noreste de- (to the) northeast of

al noroeste de– (to the) northwest of

al norte de- (to the) north of

al oeste de- (to the) west of

al sureste de- (to the) southeast of

al suroeste de- (to the) southwest of

al sur de- (to the) south of

Brazil is to the east of Peru.

Cataluña is northeast of Andalucía.

Pennsylvania is northwest of Delaware.

New York is north of Pennsylvania.

Portugal is west of Spain.

Nicaragua is southeast of Honduras.

Arizona is southwest of Colorado.

The United States is south of Canada.

Brazil is the east of Peru. Brasil está al este del Peru.

Cataluña is northeast of Andalucía. Cataluña está al noreste de Andalucia.

Pennsylvania is northwest of Delware. Pennsylvania está al noroeste de Delaware.

New York is north of Pennsylvania. Nueva York está al norte de Pennsylvania.

Portugal is west of Spain. Portugal está al oeste de España.

Nicaragua is southeast of Honduras. Nicaragua está al sureste de Honduras.

Arizona is southwest of Colorado. Arizona está al suroeste de Colorado.

The United States is south of Canada. Los Estados Unidos están al sur de Canada.

Preposiciones usadas frecuentemente para expresar origen y destino

a causa de- because of, for

de- from, of

de- by

desde- (all the way) from

por- because of/ for

por- by

a- to

hacia- toward

para- for

Because of Joe Paterno, this world is a better place.

Are y’all from Oxford?

“The Cat in the Hat” is by Dr. Suess.

I am going to call you (all the way) from Sevilla.

I did not go to school today because of/due to being sick.

The Harry Potter books were written (escritos) by J.K. Rowling.

Robin Sparkles said “let’s go to the mall!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF1b1pf9DRY

I was walking towards the car when suddenly (de repente) it exploded (hacer explota).

Sara is so excited that we leave for Costa Rica tomorrow!

Because of Joe Paterno, this world is a better place. A causa de Joe Paterno, este mundo es un mejor lugar.

Are y’all from Oxford? Sois de Oxford?

“The Cat in the Hat” is by Dr. Suess. “El gato en el sombrero” es de Dr. Suess.

I am going to call you (all the way) from Sevilla. Yo voy a llamarte desde Sevilla.

I did not go to school today because of/due to being sick. Yo no fui a escuela hoy por estar enfermo.

The Harry Potter books were written (escrito) by J.K. Rowling. Los libros de Harry Potter fueron escritos por J.K. Rowling.

Robin Sparkles said “let’s go to the mall!” Robín Sparkles dijo “vamos al centro comercial!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF1b1pf9DRY

I was walking towards the car when suddenly (de repente) it exploded (hacer explota). Yo estaba caminando/ caminaba hacia el coche cuando, de repente, hizo explota.

Sara is so excited that we leave for Costa Rica tomorrow! Sara está tan emocionada que salgamos para Costa Rica mañana!

Preposiciones usadas frecuentemente para expresar tiempo

a- to/ until

antes de- before

desde- since

después de- after

durante- during

hasta- until

por- in

The man use to work from 9-5, Monday to Friday.

Do you always wash your hands before you eat?

We haven’t had (hemos tenido) electricity (electricidad) since last Monday.

After he showers, Arthur dries himself and then (entonces) prepares himself for school.

During lunch today, Sara wants that I go to Wawa with her.

We are here until June.

The girls always met to/in order to drink coffee in the afternoon.

The man use to work from 9-5, Monday to Friday. El hombre trabajaba de 9 a 5, lunes a viernes.

Do you always wash your hands before you eat? Siempre te lavas las manos antes de comer?

We haven’t had (hemos tenido) electricity (electricidad) since last Monday. No hemos tenido electricidad desde el ultimo lunes.

After he showers, Arthur dries himself and then prepares himself for school. Después de ducharte, Arturo se seca y entonces se prepara para escuela.

During lunch today, Sara wants that I go to Wawa with her. Durante almuerzo hoy, Sara quiere que yo vaya a Wawa con ella.

We are here until June. Estamos aquí hasta junio.

The girls always met to/in order to drink coffee in the afternoon. Las muchachas siempre conocían para tomar café por la tarde.