7.1 Prepositions

As in Spanish, a preposition goes with a noun or a noun phrase, e.g.:

in Spain; on the table; with both hands; before the end of the war

However, as distinct from Spanish, in English questions and relatives, a preposition can be separated from the noun or noun phrase or relative pronoun, e.g.:

Who were you talking to? (¿Con quién hablabas?)

I've found that old book that John was looking for. (He encontrado aquel libro antiguo que John buscaba.)

Notice that the verb after a preposition is the –ing form, e.g.:

Before leaving, they turned off the lights. (Antes de marcharse, apagaron las luces.)

John's used to working late. (John está acostumbrado a trabajar hasta tarde.)

I look forward to meeting you. (Me ilusiona conocerla.)

The teacher accused me of cheating. (La profesora me acusó de hacer trampas.)

Is there anything to prevent you from retiring? (¿Existe algún impedimento para que te jubiles?)

They never forgave me for not voting for them. (Nunca me perdonaron no haberles votado.)

	See also prepositions of place, prepositions of movement, prepositions of time, means and adjectives plus prepositions, verbs plus prepositions.