Using prepositions after verbs  


Verbs which require prepositions

Spanish verbs are often followed by a preposition.

  • The verbs below require a when followed by an object (noun or pronoun).

    asistir a - to attend
    responder a - to respond
    llegar a - to arrive at

    Examples:

    Nosotros asistimos a unas tertulias.
    We attend some gatherings.

    ¿Cómo puedo llegar a Madrid?
    How do I get to Madrid?

    Juan no asistió a la reunión.
    Juan did not attend the meeting.

    Luis respondió a todas las preguntas.
    Luis responded to all the questions.

  • The verbs below require con when followed by an object (noun or pronoun).

    quedarse con - to keep
    soñar con - to dream of
    contar con - to count on, to rely on

    Examples:

    Aquí está. Quédese con el cambio.
    Here you are. Keep the change.

    Ella sueña con su novio.
    She dreams about her boyfriend.

    El contaba con 17 años y ella era un poco mayor.
    He was 17 years old and she was a little bit older.

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