MASTE YOUR PREPOSITIONS Flashcards
I walked ___ into the street and I saw an advertisement on the side of a bus…
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
I walked OUT into the street and I saw an advertisement on the side of a bus…
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
Were they ___ or against the changes?
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
Were they FOR or against the changes?
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
The door will be ___ your left-hand side.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
The door will be ON your left-hand side.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
Most people park their cars ___ St. John’s road.
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
Most people park their cars ALONG St. John’s road.
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
___ all of the confusion, several proposals were delayed.
Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of
AMID all of the confusion, several proposals were delayed.
Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of
___ the list is Chile.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
AT THE TOP OF the list is Chile.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
We’re turning over ___ of €50.000 per quarter.
Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’
We’re turning over UPWARD of €50.000 per quarter.
Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’
We just chatted ___ for hours, all through the night. It was perfect.
Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly
We just chatted AWAY for hours, all through the night. It was perfect.
Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly
I just want to start ___ thanking everyone for their incredible efforts…
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
I just want to start BY thanking everyone for their incredible efforts…
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
Sorry Pete. I’ve ___ got back to the office. What can I help you with?
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
Sorry Pete. I’ve JUST got back to the office. What can I help you with?
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
___ the development of full-time courses, we wanted to provide some part-time options too.
Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with
ALONGSIDE the development of full-time courses, we wanted to provide some part-time options too.
Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with
There’s a lovely town you must visit ___ one of the hills.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
There’s a lovely town you must visit ON TOP OF one of the hills.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
Sorry! I had my phone ___ silent!
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
Sorry! I had my phone ON silent!
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
___ the time I had noticed, it was already too late.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
BY the time I had noticed, it was already too late.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
Have you looked ___ drawer?
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
Have you looked IN THE TOP drawer?
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
I’m about to get ___ the plane so I have to turn my phone off now.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
I’m about to get ON the plane so I have to turn my phone off now.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
Have you spoken ___ Sophie?
Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause
Have you spoken TO Sophie?
Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause
Why’s it so warm in here if the heating is ___? Weird!
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
Why’s it so warm in here if the heating is OFF? Weird!
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
There were some major concerns ___ how it was going to be implemented.
Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place
There were some major concerns SURROUNDING how it was going to be implemented.
Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place
The rules differ ___ the country.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
The rules differ ACROSS the country.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
They’re on ___ sides of the debate.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
They’re on OPPOSITE sides of the debate.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
Shall we find some shade? What about ___ that tree?
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
Shall we find some shade? What about UNDER that tree?
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
I ran ___ of the office as quickly as I could when I heard the ice cream van.
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
I ran OUT of the office as quickly as I could when I heard the ice cream van.
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
Talks broke down ___ all of the accusations of corruption.
Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of
Talks broke down AMID all of the accusations of corruption.
Translation: entre / en medio de
Definition: in the middle of / in the atmosphere of
We sat right ___ the minibus and it was so bumpy.
Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator
We sat right AT THE BACK OF the minibus and it was so bumpy.
Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator
They own restaurants all ___ the city.
Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of
They own restaurants all THROUGHOUT the city.
Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of
The ‘shift’ key is just ___ the ‘Ctrl’ key.
Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching
The ‘shift’ key is just ABOVE the ‘Ctrl’ key.
Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching
I’ve been following her career and her research ___ the beginning. Right from when she first started out.
Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration
I’ve been following her career and her research SINCE the beginning. Right from when she first started out.
Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration
Let’s just store these last things ___.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.
Let’s just store these last things UNDERNEATH.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.
There’s a department store ___. Have you checked there?
Translation: cerca
Definition: very close
There’s a department store NEARBY. Have you checked there?
Translation: cerca
Definition: very close
…And ___ side of the road you’ll see a post office.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
…And ON THE OPPOSITE side of the road you’ll see a post office.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
Decide ___ yourselves how you want to organise everything.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
Decide AMONG yourselves how you want to organise everything.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
I don’t think I’m the right person to answer that question. It’s a bit ___ my competence.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
I don’t think I’m the right person to answer that question. It’s a bit BEYOND my competence.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
Many people work far ___ the age of sixty-five.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
Many people work far BEYOND the age of sixty-five.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
It’s ___ (to) the old bus station. Do you know your way around here?
Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost
It’s NEAR (to) the old bus station. Do you know your way around here?
Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost
There isn’t much that can be done ___ that, unfortunately.
Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately
There isn’t much that can be done ABOUT that, unfortunately.
Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately
Could you put this ___ the bin, please?
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
Could you put this IN the bin, please?
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
There were ___ 10 people there.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
There were AROUND 10 people there.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
Sorry Daryl, I’m ___ something a bit complicated at the moment. I’ll give you a call back ASAP if that’s okay.
Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides
Sorry Daryl, I’m IN THE MIDDLE OF something a bit complicated at the moment. I’ll give you a call back ASAP if that’s okay.
Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides
My contract is ___ in December.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
My contract is UP in December.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
And ___ everything else, he’s a brilliant linguist.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
And ON TOP OF everything else, he’s a brilliant linguist.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
Organisation and communication are ___ the most important skills for this job.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
Organisation and communication are AMONG the most important skills for this job.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
With rich economies ___ the world in recession, governments would rather people spent, not saved.
Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)
With rich economies ALL ACROSS the world in recession, governments would rather people spent, not saved.
Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)
It’ll be held ___ 5th August 2022.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
It’ll be held ON 5th August 2022.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
A: Does that sound okay? B: Yeah, it’s fine ___ me.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
A: Does that sound okay? B: Yeah, it’s fine BY me.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
I don’t think they’ve arrived ___. Hang on. Let me check.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
I don’t think they’ve arrived YET. Hang on. Let me check.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
He talks a lot ___ the significance of transparency.
Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately
He talks a lot ABOUT the significance of transparency.
Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately
I put it ___ the side there, by the printer.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
I put it ON the side there, by the printer.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
It was supposed to encourage participation but it produced the ___ effect.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
It was supposed to encourage participation but it produced the OPPOSITE effect.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
I’ve been living ___ Valencia for 3 years.
I’ve been living IN Valencia for 3 years.
___ my mind I knew that I didn’t want to stay in the industry forever.
Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator
AT THE BACK OF my mind I knew that I didn’t want to stay in the industry forever.
Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator
It’s a big step ___ in the right direction. It looks like things will only get better from here onward.
Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing
It’s a big step FORWARD in the right direction. It looks like things will only get better from here onward.
Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing
___ broke and depressed to a 6-figure income businesswoman…
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
FROM broke and depressed to a 6-figure income businesswoman…
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
The kitchen is directly ___.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.
The kitchen is directly UNDERNEATH.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.
We’ve been making these items ___ 2001.
Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration
We’ve been making these items SINCE 2001.
Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration
He lives ___ in the middle of nowhere, practically.
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
He lives OUT in the middle of nowhere, practically.
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
A: Shall I do it? B: Sure, go ___.
Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time
A: Shall I do it? B: Sure, go AHEAD.
Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time
What can I use as a substitute ___ eggs?
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
What can I use as a substitute FOR eggs?
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
It’s unsuitable for children ___ the age of 4.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
It’s unsuitable for children UNDER the age of 4.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
I’ve ___ spoken to him. He says it’s fine.
Translation: ya
Definition: before the time in question
I’ve ALREADY spoken to him. He says it’s fine.
Translation: ya
Definition: before the time in question
Customers should be able to understand what your company offers ___ 5 seconds of visiting your website.
Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /
Customers should be able to understand what your company offers WITHIN 5 seconds of visiting your website.
Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /
South Africa seems to be heading ___ direction.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
South Africa seems to be heading IN THE OPPOSITE direction.
Translation: opuesto / contrario
Definition: facing something on the other side
There are walls all the way ___ the garden.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
There are walls all the way AROUND the garden.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
It’s a countrywide strike which spans ___ all sectors.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
It’s a countrywide strike which spans ACROSS all sectors.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
There are quaint, little bars dotted ___ the coastline.
Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time
There are quaint, little bars dotted ALL ALONG the coastline.
Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time
Around 18% of Britons are living ___ the poverty line presently.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
Around 18% of Britons are living BELOW the poverty line presently.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
150 divided ___ 4… is… 37.5.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
150 divided BY 4… is… 37.5.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
Look ___ at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.
Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’
Look UPWARD at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.
Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’
Right ___ the ceiling was a massive, circular skylight. It was such a gorgeous place.
Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides
Right IN THE MIDDLE OF the ceiling was a massive, circular skylight. It was such a gorgeous place.
Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides
What’s this ___?
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
What’s this FOR?
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
We were right ___ the crisis, it felt very bleak and we worried about what the future would bring.
Translation: en medio de
Definition: in the middle of an event
We were right IN THE MIDST OF the crisis, it felt very bleak and we worried about what the future would bring.
Translation: en medio de
Definition: in the middle of an event
___ the end of the day I felt absolutely knackered.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
TOWARD the end of the day I felt absolutely knackered.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
My mum made this ___ me.
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
My mum made this FOR me.
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
Time is not ___. Only two days left to finish.
Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right
Time is not ON OUR SIDE. Only two days left to finish.
Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right
Unauthorised travel ___ the country has been banned.
Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /
Unauthorised travel WITHIN the country has been banned.
Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /
You need to walk ___ to the other side of the hall, then ask for Oliver.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
You need to walk ACROSS to the other side of the hall, then ask for Oliver.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
Have you looked ___ the sofa?
Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.
Have you looked UNDERNEATH the sofa?
Translation: debajo de
Definition: directly under / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘under’ and ‘beneath’.
Please confirm attendance by clicking the button ___.
Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching
Please confirm attendance by clicking the button ABOVE.
Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching
I was ___ wondering about that.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
I was JUST wondering about that.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
Our company has worked ___ Square Race for years.
Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with
Our company has worked ALONGSIDE Square Race for years.
Translation: junto a
Definition: together and in cooperation / in coexistence with
Is there someone ___ the door? Could you check?
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
Is there someone AT the door? Could you check?
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
We keep these folders ___ because we use them so often.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
We keep these folders AT THE FRONT because we use them so often.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
The rail company apologised for a “___ standard” rail service.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
The rail company apologised for a “BELOW standard” rail service.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
I think we’re ___ everything now. Everything’s under control.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
I think we’re ON TOP OF everything now. Everything’s under control.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
___ 100,000 people participated in the challenge.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
OVER 100,000 people participated in the challenge.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
It was a ___ spiral from there to be honest. Things just went from bad to worse.
Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place
It was a DOWNWARD spiral from there to be honest. Things just went from bad to worse.
Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place
They’re paid ___ hour.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
They’re paid BY hour.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
___ shelf there’s a book called…
Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point
ON THE BOTTOM shelf there’s a book called…
Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point
I find it much easier to concentrate on my work ___ night.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
I find it much easier to concentrate on my work AT night.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
I’ll see you ___ the event!
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
I’ll see you AT the event!
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
It was reduced by ___ 5%.
Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately
It was reduced by ABOUT 5%.
Translation: acerca de / alrededor de
Definition: on the subject of / approximately
___ arrival, please give your name to the doorman and be ready to show your ID.
Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after
UPON arrival, please give your name to the doorman and be ready to show your ID.
Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after
There are gyms ___ the city. You can literally find one on nearly every block, I swear.
Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)
There are gyms ALL AROUND the city. You can literally find one on nearly every block, I swear.
Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)
From 2015 ___ we began to notice a decline in affordable homes.
Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time
From 2015 ONWARD we began to notice a decline in affordable homes.
Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time
The bus goes right ___ the shopping center.
Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of
The bus goes right PAST the shopping center.
Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of
The most difficult hurdles have been jumped. It’s only ___ and upward from here.
Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time
The most difficult hurdles have been jumped. It’s only ONWARD and upward from here.
Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time
Use the controller to make the camera turn ___ the other way.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
Use the controller to make the camera turn AROUND the other way.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
There’s some loose debris right ___ that piece, can you see it?
Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back
There’s some loose debris right BEHIND that piece, can you see it?
Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back
As I looked ___ I noticed that I was pretty much all by myself.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
As I looked AROUND I noticed that I was pretty much all by myself.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
You have 1 minute! Ready… Steady… Go! [1 minute later.] Right, time’s ___ guys! Show your drawings please!
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
You have 1 minute! Ready… Steady… Go! [1 minute later.] Right, time’s UP guys! Show your drawings please!
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
Sorry I’m only just getting back to you Daisy, I’ve been ___ all day.
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
Sorry I’m only just getting back to you Daisy, I’ve been OUT all day.
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
The camera lens faces ___, unlike on most mobile phones.
Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place
The camera lens faces OUTWARD, unlike on most mobile phones.
Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place
We’ve taken some steps ___ resolving that issue.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
We’ve taken some steps TOWARD resolving that issue.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
We don’t open ___ the day, only at night.
Translation: durante
Definition: throughout the course of
We don’t open DURING the day, only at night.
Translation: durante
Definition: throughout the course of
It’s made ___ granite.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
It’s made FROM granite.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
There are regular breaks ___ the event.
Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of
There are regular breaks THROUGHOUT the event.
Translation: por todo / durante todo
Definition: in every part of
Polls suggest that the country is split down ___ over the elections.
Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides
Polls suggest that the country is split down THE MIDDLE over the elections.
Translation: la mitad / el centro / en el medio
Definition: the point at an equal distance from both sides
The ___ signal is converted into sound.
Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside
The INWARD signal is converted into sound.
Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside
My sister is coming ___ from Scotland to spend the weekend with us.
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
My sister is coming DOWN from Scotland to spend the weekend with us.
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
I stood ___ the queue for about an hour.
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
I stood IN the queue for about an hour.
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
I’ve been looking for it all day! And there it was, in this pocket of my handbag all ___.
Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time
I’ve been looking for it all day! And there it was, in this pocket of my handbag all ALONG.
Translation: por todo / todo el tiempo
Definition: including everything on a more or less horizontal line / including the whole time
It’s one of the most densely populated cities ___ the world.
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
It’s one of the most densely populated cities IN the world.
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
I had a lovely wander ___ the park at lunchtime.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
I had a lovely wander AROUND the park at lunchtime.
Translation: por aquí / alrededor de
Definition: situated on every side / to face in the opposite direction / approximately / to different places within a location
Note: sometimes spelt ‘round’
The municipalities can be very ___-thinking. They prevent innovation rather than promote it.
Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front
The municipalities can be very BACKWARD-thinking. They prevent innovation rather than promote it.
Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front
No, he didn’t say that exactly. I just read ___ the lines.
Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects
No, he didn’t say that exactly. I just read BETWEEN the lines.
Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects
I have a few more things to finish ___ before I can leave.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
I have a few more things to finish UP before I can leave.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
I’ll have a look for it ___ the weekend and let you know.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
I’ll have a look for it OVER the weekend and let you know.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
Australia is ___ the world.
Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one
Australia is ON THE OTHER SIDE OF the world.
Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one
I put my name ___ for the workshop.
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
I put my name DOWN for the workshop.
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
Could everyone just take a step ___ please, to make a bit more room here at the front.
Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front
Could everyone just take a step BACKWARD please, to make a bit more room here at the front.
Translation: hacia atrás
Definition: towards the past / away from the front
She’s ___ a great deal of pressure.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
She’s UNDER a great deal of pressure.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
Cristina is ___ Spain.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
Cristina is FROM Spain.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
We managed to get ___ the exhibition despite arriving there late.
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
We managed to get INTO the exhibition despite arriving there late.
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
I don’t think that this target is ___ reach.
Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /
I don’t think that this target is WITHIN reach.
Translation: dentro de
Definition: inside something / inside a range / no further than /
I’m going ___ to the fourth floor to chat to Janet.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
I’m going UP to the fourth floor to chat to Janet.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
There has been a ___ trend in interest for these products ever since…
Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place
There has been a DOWNWARD trend in interest for these products ever since…
Translation: hacia abajo
Definition: towards a lower place
We’ve already gone way ___ all of our targets now.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
We’ve already gone way BEYOND all of our targets now.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
They’re open ___ 10 til 2 on Saturdays.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
They’re open FROM 10 til 2 on Saturdays.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
He went out ___ buy sellotape.
Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause
He went out TO buy sellotape.
Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause
If you look ___ the edge of the lid you’ll see there’s a small mark.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
If you look ON the edge of the lid you’ll see there’s a small mark.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
Some bottles must have fallen ___ the tank.
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
Some bottles must have fallen INTO the tank.
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
Look ___ at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.
Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’
Look UPWARD at the sky. Observe the moon and the stars. Take a deep breath.
Translation: hacia arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘up’) / to say ‘more than’
We’ve got about two hours ___ before we need to leave for the airport.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
We’ve got about two hours YET before we need to leave for the airport.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
Rather than looking outward for solutions, we must look ___. It’s time to take a good look in the mirror.
Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside
Rather than looking outward for solutions, we must look INWARD. It’s time to take a good look in the mirror.
Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside
Please see the attachment ___.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
Please see the attachment BELOW.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
It was done ___ a local artist.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
It was done BY a local artist.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
Their strategy is very ___-looking. They should instead be focusing on the issues within the organisation.
Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place
Their strategy is very OUTWARD-looking. They should instead be focusing on the issues within the organisation.
Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place
The event is only 3 weeks ___ now.
Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly
The event is only 3 weeks AWAY now.
Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly
The network is ___ at the moment so this might take longer than normal.
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
The network is DOWN at the moment so this might take longer than normal.
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
Could you sign your name ___ the page, please?
Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator
Could you sign your name ON THE BACK OF the page, please?
Translation: el respaldo
Definition: the side that is away from the spectator
That’s kind of ___ my list at the moment, to be honest.
Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point
That’s kind of AT THE BOTTOM OF my list at the moment, to be honest.
Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point
She just walked ___ without paying.
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
She just walked OFF without paying.
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
The lightweight bricks are produced ___ mixing coal dust, water,…
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
The lightweight bricks are produced BY mixing coal dust, water,…
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
It’s important to plan ___ and anticipate future risk factors.
Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time
It’s important to plan AHEAD and anticipate future risk factors.
Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time
Let’s meet ___ the train station by the ticket office, in the old part of the building.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
Let’s meet AT the train station by the ticket office, in the old part of the building.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
She went ___ Greggs, the bakery.
Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause
She went TO Greggs, the bakery.
Translation: a / para
Definition: specifies the endpoint of a path / identifies the person affected / expresses a purpose, a result or a cause
I’d like to find a house ___ the outskirts of the city, something a bit more suburban.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
I’d like to find a house ON the outskirts of the city, something a bit more suburban.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
Sending strength and hugs ___ the pond.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
Sending strength and hugs ACROSS the pond.
Translation: de un lado a otro / por todo
Definition: from one side to the other / including all
The Stationery Shop? It’s ___ the supermarket.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
The Stationery Shop? It’s BY the supermarket.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
Sitting ___ the trees is so relaxing.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
Sitting AMONG the trees is so relaxing.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
Hi Rob! I ___ wanted to say congratulations on the birth of your little girl!
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
Hi Rob! I JUST wanted to say congratulations on the birth of your little girl!
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
It’s ___ what we were looking for. Thank you. It’s perfect.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
It’s JUST what we were looking for. Thank you. It’s perfect.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
I’ll be driving ___ to Manchester on Tuesday for my brother’s wedding.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
I’ll be driving UP to Manchester on Tuesday for my brother’s wedding.
Translation: arriba
Definition: toward a higher place (synonym of ‘upward’) / to say something has reached its end
We went ___ the place looking for the right light fitting but we couldn’t find one.
Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)
We went ALL OVER the place looking for the right light fitting but we couldn’t find one.
Translation: por todo
Definition: a stronger way of saying ‘across’ in the sense of ‘including all parts’ (these phrases are all synonyms)
2008 was a ___ average year for us.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
2008 was a BELOW average year for us.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
I heard the man ___ me say that it took him 5 months to get an appointment.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
I heard the man IN FRONT OF me say that it took him 5 months to get an appointment.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
I noticed a lot of changes ___ the years.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
I noticed a lot of changes OVER the years.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
Solely desert wasteland and reclaimed water were used. Local officials were extremely ___-thinking.
Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing
Solely desert wasteland and reclaimed water were used. Local officials were extremely FORWARD-thinking.
Translation: adelante
Definition: continue in order to make progress / continue in the direction you’re facing
I accidentally walked ___ the desk and I hurt my toe!
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
I accidentally walked INTO the desk and I hurt my toe!
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
Despite an ___ display of transparency, the agency has gone about its business in a very dishonest fashion.
Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place
Despite an OUTWARD display of transparency, the agency has gone about its business in a very dishonest fashion.
Translation: hacia afuera
Definition: towards the outside / going away from a place
Are you ___ for a drink after work?
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
Are you DOWN for a drink after work?
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
It’s only twenty minutes or so ___.
Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly
It’s only twenty minutes or so AWAY.
Translation: lejos / afuera
Definition: at a specified distance / at a specified future time / to do something persistently or constantly
What does that sign say ___ the road?
Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right
What does that sign say AT THE SIDE OF the road?
Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right
It has two flexible wheels which move ___ to merge into one wheel when the bike is in motion.
Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside
It has two flexible wheels which move INWARD to merge into one wheel when the bike is in motion.
Translation: hacia adentro / entrante
Definition: towards the inside
Put this sticker ___ the envelope.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
Put this sticker ON THE FRONT OF the envelope.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
My house is just ___ the bridge.
Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of
My house is just PAST the bridge.
Translation: por delante de / más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘beyond’)
Definition: further / in front of
I’m responsible for drafting legal documents, ___ other things.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
I’m responsible for drafting legal documents, AMONG other things.
Translation: entre / rodeado por
Definition: surrounded by / to be part of a group / within the space separating more than two objects
Note: Sometimes spelt ‘amongst’
The project is moving nicely ___, we’ve made some good progress.
Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time
The project is moving nicely ONWARD, we’ve made some good progress.
Translation: hacia adelante / en adelante
Definition: continue forwards / forwards in time
I think it would be nice to have a big plant here, ___ the lamp.
Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to
I think it would be nice to have a big plant here, BESIDE the lamp.
Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to
Just stack up the boxes one ___ the other.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
Just stack up the boxes one ON TOP OF the other.
Translation: encima de / la parte superior
Definition: at the highest point, often of a surface / in control / in addition to
A: Can you see them? B: Yes, they’re just ___. In front of that blue car.
Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time
A: Can you see them? B: Yes, they’re just AHEAD. In front of that blue car.
Translation: adelante / por delante
Definition: further forward in space or time
Walk ___ the laboratories, then you’ll see a sign for reception.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
Walk TOWARD the laboratories, then you’ll see a sign for reception.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
I had a very interesting chat with Andrew ___ lunch.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
I had a very interesting chat with Andrew AT lunch.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
I’ll make sure to be there ___ 9.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
I’ll make sure to be there BY 9.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
I’ve been living here ___ 2 years.
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
I’ve been living here FOR 2 years.
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
We just about managed to save the project ___ total failure.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
We just about managed to save the project FROM total failure.
Translation: desde / de
Definition: to indicate where the movement starts / to indicate a point in time when something starts / to indicate origin / to indicate prevention
I left the scissors ___ there, behind those files I think.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
I left the scissors OVER there, behind those files I think.
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
It was ___ amazing. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
It was JUST amazing. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
Can we put some plastic sheets ___ this furniture to protect it from dust?
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
Can we put some plastic sheets OVER this furniture to protect it from dust?
Translation: más de / a lo largo de / sobre / allá / acá
Definition: on top of / more than / during
___ you and me, it’s looking more and more likely by the day.
Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects
BETWEEN you and me, it’s looking more and more likely by the day.
Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects
What about if we place it ___ the two pillars?
Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects
What about if we place it BETWEEN the two pillars?
Translation: entre
Definition: within the space separating two objects
___ that stoney-faced appearance is, in fact, a very sensitive man.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)
BENEATH that stoney-faced appearance is, in fact, a very sensitive man.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)
We’re probably going to go out tonight. Would you like to come ___?
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
We’re probably going to go out tonight. Would you like to come ALONG?
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
La Paz is something crazy like 3,600 meters ___ sea level.
Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching
La Paz is something crazy like 3,600 meters ABOVE sea level.
Translation: sobre / arriba de
Definition: at a higher level / over but not touching
We must be showing respect ___ each other at all times.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
We must be showing respect TOWARD each other at all times.
Translation: hacia
Definition: in the direction of
I’m ___ Carmen’s ___. She makes a very good point.
Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right
I’m ON Carmen’s SIDE. She makes a very good point.
Translation: el lado
Definition: a surface of a structure / a position to the far left or right
The moral of the story is… You never know what’s going on ___ closed doors.
Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back
The moral of the story is… You never know what’s going on BEHIND closed doors.
Translation: detrás
Definition: toward the back
Santiago, as well as the ___ area, was pretty hard hit.
Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place
Santiago, as well as the SURROUNDING area, was pretty hard hit.
Translation: alrededor / en torno a
Definition: all around a place
Generally speaking, it’s ___ Fridays.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
Generally speaking, it’s ON Fridays.
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
It starts ___ 3 o’clock.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
It starts AT 3 o’clock.
Translation: en / a
Definition: to indicate location or arrival in a place / a point in time / mealtimes / to talk about an event / to talk about night
I’m just doing some work ___ my laptop, what about you?
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
I’m just doing some work ON my laptop, what about you?
Translation: en / sobre
Definition: a position in contact with a surface / for lines and borders / for transport (except for cars) / for technology / with left or right / for dates and days
I paid €15 ___ the ticket.
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
I paid €15 FOR the ticket.
Translation: para / por / a favor de
Definition: to indicate the recipient / in favour of / to indicate purpose / to indicate a period of time
The majority of them grow horizontally or just ___ the surface of the soil.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)
The majority of them grow horizontally or just BENEATH the surface of the soil.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: directly under, typically in close contact / synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘below’)
We got there ___ as it was starting.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
We got there JUST as it was starting.
Translation: justo / solo / verdaderamente / acabo de
Definition: exactly / in that moment / only / truly
The website is ___ construction.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
The website is UNDER construction.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
It was written ___ a Mexican lady.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
It was written BY a Mexican lady.
Translation: por / al lado de / antes de / mediante
Definition: to identify the agent who does the action / next to or close to / to indicate how something is done or made / per / to indicate a deadline / according to
When was the last time we spoke? March? A lot has changed ___ then.
Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration
When was the last time we spoke? March? A lot has changed SINCE then.
Translation: desde
Definition: from a time in the past until the time in consideration
My phone slipped ___ the edge of the cupboard and the screen broke.
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
My phone slipped OFF the edge of the cupboard and the screen broke.
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace.
___ realising my error, I quickly deleted the post.
Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after
UPON realising my error, I quickly deleted the post.
Translation: al / tras
Definition: immediately after
Shall we get ___ the car?
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
Shall we get IN the car?
Translation: en
Definition: when something ends up within something else / periods of time / parts of the day (expect ‘at’ night) / to say the time it takes to do something
Turn your product descriptions ___ captivating one-liners.
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
Turn your product descriptions INTO captivating one-liners.
Translation: en / dentro / a / con
Definition: an action that leads to physical contact / a change of state / to go inside somewhere
This is the best version ___ by far! It’s a piece of cake to use.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
This is the best version YET by far! It’s a piece of cake to use.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
Would it be okay if I took a few days __ next month?
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
Would it be okay if I took a few days OFF next month?
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
A price has ___ to be agreed.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
A price has YET to be agreed.
Translation: todavía / aún / hasta ahora / faltan
Definition: up until the present moment
It’s not allowed ___ the terms of the contract.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
It’s not allowed UNDER the terms of the contract.
Translation: debajo de
Definition: at a lower level / directly below / in process / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘below’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
Employment protection makes sacking workers ___ (to) impossible.
Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost
Employment protection makes sacking workers NEAR (to) impossible.
Translation: cerca de / casi
Definition: a short distance away / almost
We bought a house ___ the sea.
Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to
We bought a house BESIDE the sea.
Translation: al lado de
Definition: next to
You might even pick up some valuable tips ___ the way.
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
You might even pick up some valuable tips ALONG the way.
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
She gave us a phone number and some brief information but ___ that, nothing.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
She gave us a phone number and some brief information but BEYOND that, nothing.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
We walked all ___ the coast.
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
We walked all ALONG the coast.
Translation: a lo largo de
Definition: moving in a constant direction / refer to the passing of time / extending
Sorry, Alex. If you don’t mind, I’ve got a question ___ one of the policies you just mentioned.
Translation: con respecto a
Definition: on the subject of
Sorry, Alex. If you don’t mind, I’ve got a question CONCERNING one of the policies you just mentioned.
Translation: con respecto a
Definition: on the subject of
It looks like there could be a hole ___ part.
Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point
It looks like there could be a hole IN THE BOTTOM part.
Translation: el fondo
Definition: the lowest point
I need to be ___ now, I’ve got to pick up my kids from school.
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
I need to be OFF now, I’ve got to pick up my kids from school.
Translation: apagado / irse / estar de vacaciones de tu trabajar
Definition: not turned on / move quickly away from the place, disappear / move away and down / to take holiday from your workplace
The materials are right ___ the cupboard.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
The materials are right AT THE FRONT OF the cupboard.
Translation: en frente de / al principio
Definition: the front part of something
The final product is ___ all of my wildest dreams. I’m so proud of all of the work that everyone has put in.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
The final product is BEYOND all of my wildest dreams. I’m so proud of all of the work that everyone has put in.
Translation: más allá de (this definition is a synonym of ‘past’) / fuera de / después de / aparte de
Definition: further / happening after / greater than / apart from
Three ___, only two more to go!
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
Three DOWN, only two more to go!
Translation: abajo
Definition: toward a lower place / to express progress through a list of tasks / a system that is temporarily out of action / to sign up to something
2008 was a ___ average year for us.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
2008 was a BELOW average year for us.
Translation: por debajo
Definition: at a lower level / a synonym, but not always interchangeable, of ‘under’, ‘underneath’ and ‘beneath’
It’s ___ the road next to Woodys. There’s no way you’ll miss it.
Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one
It’s ON THE OTHER SIDE OF the road next to Woodys. There’s no way you’ll miss it.
Translation: el otro lado
Definition: not this surface the opposite one
Your secret is ___ now Morris! And there’s nothing you can do about it!
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
Your secret is OUT now Morris! And there’s nothing you can do about it!
Translation: afuera
Definition: to move outside / to move away from a place / situated in a far away place / when something has been revealed / not at home or workplace
