In Spanish, prepositions are very important for talking about where things are in a classroom. Let’s go over some key prepositions and common classroom words you can use.

Important Prepositions for Location:

1. en - in/on
2. debajo de - under
3. encima de - on top of
4. al lado de - next to
5. delante de - in front of
6. detrás de - behind

Common Classroom Objects:

• libro - book
• lápiz - pencil
• mesa - table
• silla - chair

Example Sentences:

1. El libro está en la mesa.
   (The book is on the table.)

2. El lápiz está debajo de la silla.
   (The pencil is under the chair.)

3. La mesa está encima del escritorio.
   (The table is on top of the desk.)

4. La silla está al lado de la mesa.
   (The chair is next to the table.)

5. El libro está delante de la silla.
   (The book is in front of the chair.)

6. El lápiz está detrás de la mesa.
   (The pencil is behind the table.)

Practice Activity:

Now it’s your turn to make some sentences!

1. Pick a classroom object.
2. Choose a preposition.
3. Put together a sentence.

For example:

• La mesa está cerca de la ventana. (The table is near the window.)

Using these prepositions will help you describe where things are in your classroom. This is a fun way to expand your Spanish vocabulary and get better at grammar!