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Spanska Prepositioner

Spanish prepositions (preposiciones) are small but essential words that show relationships between other words in a sentence. They indicate location (en, sobre), direction (a, hacia), time (durante, después de), or other relationships (con, sin). Prepositions rarely translate word-for-word from English, making them challenging for learners.

Nyckelegenskaper

Fixed with Certain Verbs

Many Spanish verbs require specific prepositions that don't match English patterns. "Pensar en" (to think about), "soñar con" (to dream of).

A and De Contract

When "a" or "de" come before "el", they must contract: a + el = al, de + el = del.

Por vs Para

Spanish has two words for "for" with different meanings. This distinction doesn't exist in English.

Don't Always Match English

Spanish prepositions rarely translate directly. "Confiar en" means "to trust in/trust," but English would just say "trust someone."

Visuella Exempel

Utforska dessa prepositioner med bilder och ljuduttal från vår visuella ordbok.

A small red bird flying in the air, clearly moving toward a large green tree on the horizon.

a

to

A1
A child walking along a path next to a friendly dog.

con

with

A1
A red book with a simple name tag that says 'Ana', showing that the book belongs to her.

de

of

A1
A stylized map with a prominent red pin marking a city, and a dotted line path starting from that pin and moving away.

desde

from

A1
A stylized image showing an open book spanning across a visual transition from a dark night sky to a bright morning sky, symbolizing an activity occurring over a duration of time.

durante

during

A1
A red book resting on a wooden table, illustrating the Spanish word 'en' for location.

en

in

A1
A small red box positioned exactly between two large, identical blue pillars.

entre

between

A1
A small group of stylized people walking along a path directly heading toward a brightly lit lighthouse on a distant shore.

hacia

toward

A1
A person walking on a path that ends at a large, friendly-looking tree, representing a clear endpoint.

hasta

until

A1
A person walking along a path towards a glowing lightbulb, representing moving toward a goal or purpose.

para

in order to

A1
A person holding an umbrella in the rain, illustrating 'por' used to show the reason for something.

por

for

A1
A cup of coffee next to an empty sugar bowl, illustrating the concept of 'without sugar'.

sin

without

A1

Typer av Prepositioner

Location Prepositions

Where something is

en
in, on, at
sobre
on, above
bajo
under
entre
between
detrás de
behind

Direction Prepositions

Where something is going

a
to, at
hacia
toward
de
from, of
desde
from, since
hasta
until, up to

Time Prepositions

When something happens

durante
during
antes de
before
después de
after
desde
since

Other Relationships

Various connections between ideas

con
with
sin
without
para
for, in order to
por
for, by, through

Bildningsregler

Mandatory contractions: a + el = al, de + el = del

Voy al mercado → I'm going to the market
Vengo del trabajo → I'm coming from work

Use "a" before direct objects that are people

Veo a María → I see María
Veo el coche → I see the car (no "a")

Vanliga Misstag att Undvika

❌ Translating English prepositions directly

✓ Spanish preposition usage doesn't match English. Learn verb + preposition combinations.

✗ Buscar por algo | ✓ Buscar algo (to search for something - no preposition!)

❌ Confusing por and para

✓ Por = cause, exchange, duration. Para = destination, purpose, deadline.

Lo hice por ti (I did it because of you) | Lo hice para ti (I did it for you/your benefit)

❌ Forgetting personal "a"

✓ Use "a" before direct object people.

✗ Veo María | ✓ Veo a María (I see María)

Hur Spanska Prepositioner Skiljer Sig Från Svenska

One Word, Multiple Meanings

"En" can mean "in," "on," or "at" depending on context. Spanish uses fewer prepositions than English in some ways.

Por vs Para Distinction

English uses "for" for both. Spanish distinguishes between reason/cause (por) and purpose/destination (para).

Proffstips för att Använda Prepositioner

💡 Learn prepositions with their verbs

Exempel: Don't just learn "de" - learn "hablar de" (to talk about), "tratar de" (to try to)

💡 For por vs para, think: Por = motive/reason, Para = goal/purpose

Exempel: Estudio por mi futuro (because of my future) | Estudio para el examen (for the exam/goal)

Bläddra Bland Alla 31 Spanska Prepositioner

Utforska vår kompletta samling av spanska prepositioner, organiserade efter CEFR-färdighetsnivå. Klicka på ett ord för att se detaljerade definitioner, användningsexempel och uttalsguider.

A1 - Nybörjare(14 ord)

aA1
ah
→ till
conA1
kohn
→ med
deA1
deh
→ av
desdeA1
DEHS-deh
→ från
duranteA1
doo-RAHN-teh
→ under
enA1
en
→ i
entreA1
EN-treh
→ mellan
haciaA1
ah-see-ah
→ mot

A2 - Grundläggande(9 ord)

alrededorA2
al-reh-deh-DOR
→ runt
antesA2
ahn-tess
→ innan
bajoA2
BA-ho
→ under
contraA2
KON-tra
→ mot
exceptoA2
eks-SEP-toh
→ utom
frenteA2
FREN-tay
→ framför
menosA2
MEH-nohs
→ utom
segúnA2
se-GOON
→ enligt

B1 - Medel(6 ord)

anteB1
AN-tay
→ inför
conformeB1
kon-FOR-meh
→ enligt
incluidoB1
een-kloo-EE-doh
→ inklusive
largoB1
LAR-go
→ längs med
medianteB1
meh-dee-AHN-teh
→ genom
salvoB1
sal-boh
→ förutom

B2 - Övre Medel(1 ord)

cuandoB2
KWAHN-doh
→ när

C1 - Avancerad(1 ord)

posC1
pohs
→ i jakt på

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