Spanish Verbs Requiring Prepositions
Verbs with Dependent Prepositions
Verbs that must be followed by a specific preposition to link to an object (e.g., soñar con, pensar en).
Just like in English, many Spanish verbs require a fixed preposition before a noun or infinitive. The choice of preposition is determined by the verb itself, not logical translation. Common examples include: 'soñar con' (to dream about), 'pensar en' (to think about), 'depender de' (to depend on), 'consistir en' (to consist of), and 'tratar de' (to try to). Memorizing these combinations as a single unit is essential for grammatical accuracy.
Examples
Ella sueña con viajar por todo el mundo.
She dreams about traveling all over the world.
Mi éxito depende de mi esfuerzo diario.
My success depends on my daily effort.
Siempre trato de comer comida saludable.
I always try to eat healthy food.
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