Spanish

What does the acronym PRODDS stand for in the context of using 'para'?

Purpose, Recipient, Opinion, Destination, Deadline, Standard.

Para is used to indicate __________ of doing something.

Purpose.

In Spanish, which preposition would you use to express the intended recipient of an object?

Para.

How would you express 'in my opinion' in Spanish using the appropriate preposition?

Para mí.

Para is used to indicate a __________ or due date.

Deadline.

What does the acronym MEDMEMTS stand for in the context of using 'por'?

Motivation, Emotions, Duration, Means, Exchange, Movement, Thanks, Substitution.

Por is used to express __________ for someone or something.

Emotion.

Which preposition is used to indicate the duration of time something lasts?

Por.

What preposition would you use to express the means or manner in which something is done?

Por.

When expressing gratitude in Spanish, which preposition would you use?

Por.

Provide an example of an idiomatic expression that uses 'para'.

Para siempre – forever.

What is the contraction of the preposition 'a' when followed by the definite article 'el'?

'Al'.

What are prepositional pronouns used for?

They replace the noun that names a person or thing in relation to a preposition.

In Spanish, which preposition indicates substitution, meaning 'instead of'?

Por.

Provide an example of a verb that goes with 'asistir' in Spanish.

'Asistir a' – to attend.

What preposition would you use with the verb 'cuidar'?

'Cuidar a' – to take care of (someone).

Which verb form is used after a preposition in Spanish?

The infinitive form.

Translate 'I cooked the meal for my grandmother' using the correct preposition.

Yo cociné la comida para mi abuela.

Translate 'We lived in Puerto Rico for two years' using the correct preposition.

Vivimos en Puerto Rico por dos años.

What does 'Gracias por tu ayuda' mean in English?

Thanks for your help.

What is the meaning of the preposition 'sin' in English?

Without.

What is the English translation of 'El proyecto es para el veinte de mayo'?

The project is due the 20th of May.

What is the meaning of the preposition 'sobre'?

On, about.

What does 'por ejemplo' translate to in English?

For example.