📝 In Action
¿Puedo ir contigo al cine?
A1Can I go with you to the movies?
No estoy de acuerdo contigo.
A2I don't agree with you.
Siempre es divertido hablar contigo.
A1It's always fun to talk with you.
Quiero celebrar mi cumpleaños contigo.
A2I want to celebrate my birthday with you.
💡 Grammar Points
A Special Combo Word
In Spanish, you don't say 'con tú'. Instead, the words 'con' (with) and 'tú' (you) squish together to make one special word: 'contigo'.
Only for 'tú'
Remember to use 'contigo' only when you're talking to someone you would call 'tú' (the informal, friendly 'you'). For the formal 'usted', you keep the words separate: 'con usted'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Saying 'con tú'
Mistake: "Voy a la fiesta con tú."
Correction: Voy a la fiesta contigo. Spanish has a special rule that combines 'con' + 'tú' into the single word 'contigo'. It's a must-know!
Mixing up 'contigo' and 'conmigo'
Mistake: "Gracias por venir contigo. (Said by the person who was accompanied)"
Correction: Gracias por venir conmigo. These two sound alike! Remember: 'conTigo' is about 'Tú' (you), and 'conMigo' is about 'Me' (me).
⭐ Usage Tips
Attaching to Verbs
Sometimes you can attach 'contigo' to the end of an action word, especially after verbs like 'querer' (to want). For example, 'Quiero estar contigo' means 'I want to be with you'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: contigo
Question 1 of 1
Your friend asks, '¿Quieres venir al parque?' How do you correctly say 'Yes, I want to go with you'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I just say 'con tú'?
It's a special historical rule. The words for 'with me' (conmigo) and 'with you' (contigo) are unique combo-words that come from Latin. For everyone else, you just use 'con' plus the person, like 'con él' (with him) or 'con ella' (with her).
What's the difference between 'contigo' and 'con usted'?
It's all about formality. Use 'contigo' when talking to one person you know well, like a friend or family member (anyone you'd call 'tú'). Use 'con usted' when speaking to someone in a more formal or respectful situation, like a boss, an elder you don't know, or a professional (anyone you'd call 'usted').