How to Say "with" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “with” is “con” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Quiero un café con leche, por favor.
I want a coffee with milk, please.
Voy al cine con mis amigos esta noche.
I am going to the movies with my friends tonight.
Ella escribe siempre con un lápiz rojo.
She always writes with a red pencil.
The 'Me' and 'You' Rule
When you want to say 'with me' or 'with you,' you can't say 'con mí' or 'con ti.' Instead, you must use the special words 'conmigo' and 'contigo'.
Describing How You Do Things
Spanish often uses 'con' plus a noun to describe how an action is done. For example, instead of saying 'carefully,' Spanish speakers often say 'con cuidado' (with care).
Incorrect Pronoun Use
Mistake: “Ven con yo.”
Correction: Ven conmigo. (Use 'conmigo' instead of 'con' plus the word for 'I'.)
The 'Married With' Trap
Mistake: “Estoy casado a ella.”
Correction: Estoy casado con ella. (In Spanish, you are married 'with' someone, not 'to' someone.)
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