Common Prepositions

De marks origin, possession, material, and content. Think "of," "from," or "about" depending on context.

En indicates location, time, or means. It often translates as "in," "on," or "at."

Con expresses accompaniment, instrument, or manner. It corresponds to "with."

Por marks cause, reason, time duration, exchange, or movement through a place. It can mean "because of," "for," or "by."

Para indicates purpose, destination, deadline, or recipient. It often translates as "for" or "in order to."

Sin shows absence or lack and means "without."

Sobre denotes position "on" or "above," or topic "about." It can also mean "over."

Entre means "between" or "among" and marks division or choice.

Hasta sets a limit in time or space and means "until" or "up to."

Prepositions are short words with key functions in showing relationships. Learning common ones like de, a, en, por, and para helps you parse meaning quickly.