Verbs and their Prepositions
Just like in English (where we listen to music or depend on someone), many Spanish verbs require a specific preposition before a noun or an infinitive. These often don't translate directly, so it's best to memorize the verb and its preposition together.
Verbs with "a"
Several common verbs dealing with adapting or reacting require the preposition a. Remember that a + el combines into al.
- acostumbrarse a (to get used to)
- renunciar a (to give up)
- enfrentarse a (to face)
| I still cannot get used to this climate. | Todavía no puedo acostumbrarme a este clima. |
| If you do not get used to the schedule, you return to Spain. | Como no te acostumbres al horario, vuelves a España. |
| He does not want to give up his customs. | Él no quiere renunciar a sus costumbres. |
| We have faced many problems this year. | Nos hemos enfrentado a muchos problemas este año. |
Verbs with "de"
Where English uses "about" for conveying or processing information, Spanish frequently uses de. Similarly, de + el combines into del.
- olvidarse de (to forget about)
- quejarse de (to complain about)
- enterarse de (to find out about)
| Have you forgotten about our appointment? | ¿Te has olvidado de nuestra cita? |
| My grandfather always complains about the noise. | Mi abuelo siempre se queja del ruido. |
| How did you find out about the news? | ¿Cómo te has enterado de la noticia? |
Verbs with "con", "por", and "en"
Use soñar con (to dream about). In Spanish, you dream with something.
| She dreams of living abroad. | Ella sueña con vivir en el extranjero. |
Use esforzarse por (to make an effort to) to indicate the goal behind your effort.
| The students strive to speak Spanish. | Los estudiantes se esfuerzan por hablar español. |
Finally, use pensar en (to think about). In Spanish, you think in things, not about them.
| I am always thinking about my family. | Siempre pienso en mi familia. |
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