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Understanding Prepositions of Place in Español
Prepositions of place in Español are words that help us describe where things are. They tell us the position of one thing in relation to another. Let's learn some common prepositions of place and see how we can use them.
Important Points
Encima de
Debajo de
Al lado de
Delante de
Detrás de
Entre
En
Cerca de
Lejos de
Each of these prepositions helps us paint a picture of where something is. For example, if a cat is on a table, we use 'encima de'. If it's under the table, we say 'debajo de'.
Examples
El gato está encima de la mesa.
El perro está debajo de la silla.
La pelota está al lado de la caja.
Let's look at some more examples to understand better.
Examples
La escuela está cerca de mi casa.
El coche está delante de la tienda.
El parque está entre el banco y el supermercado.
Remember, these words help us describe where things are in a simple way. Practice using them to talk about where your toys, books, or even your friends are!
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