A2 Spanish grammar

Common Spanish Verbs with Prepositions at A2

Some Spanish verbs select a dependable preposition before a noun or infinitive. Learning the whole combination prevents translation-based guesses.

Spanish verbs with prepositions: Use a after aprender and empezar

Aprender a and empezar a are followed by an infinitive when they introduce another action.

Aprendo a conducir y empiezo a practicar mañana.
I am learning to drive and I start practising tomorrow.Both verbs select a.

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Use de after dejar and hablar

Dejar de marks stopping an action; hablar de introduces the subject being discussed.

Dejamos de discutir y hablamos del viaje.
We stop arguing and talk about the trip.Both combinations require de.

Use en after pensar

Pensar en introduces the person, thing, or situation occupying someone's thoughts.

Pienso en mis vacaciones.
I am thinking about my vacation.Pensar selects en for the object of thought.

Common mistakes

Aprendo conducir.

Aprendo a conducir.

Aprender requires a before an infinitive in this meaning.

Hablamos sobre de viaje.

Hablamos del viaje.

Use one selected preposition; de plus el contracts to del.

Pienso de mis vacaciones.

Pienso en mis vacaciones.

Use pensar en in this meaning.

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Verbs with prepositions FAQ

What does verbs with prepositions cover?

Some Spanish verbs select a dependable preposition before a noun or infinitive. Learning the whole combination prevents translation-based guesses.

What is the first rule to remember?

Aprender a and empezar a are followed by an infinitive when they introduce another action.

What is another important A2 pattern?

Dejar de marks stopping an action; hablar de introduces the subject being discussed.

How can I practise Spanish verbs with prepositions?

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