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.Quick check
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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.Use en after pensar
Pensar en introduces the person, thing, or situation occupying someone's thoughts.
Pienso en mis vacaciones.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?
Complete the focused round, review each correction, and repeat the lesson when its skills become due again.