🌟 Preposition of place
Preposição de lugar
Prepositions of place are words that describe the location or position of something or someone in relation to another thing. They help us understand "where" something is.
Here are some of the most common prepositions of place and how they are used:
📌 Main Prepositions of Place - Principais preposições de lugar
- In: Used for enclosed spaces, larger areas, or within something.
Usado para espaços fechados, áreas maiores ou dentro de algo. - The books are in the box.
- She lives in London.
- There's milk in the fridge.
- The children are playing in the park.
- I read about it in the newspaper.
- We are in the car.
- On: Used for surfaces, floors, and for some types of public transportation or communication.
- The cat is on the table.
- Your keys are on the desk.
- My apartment is on the fifth floor.
- I saw it on TV.
- She's on the bus.
- London is on the River Thames.
- At: Used for specific points, addresses, events, or general vicinities.
- She's waiting at the bus stop.
- Meet me at the corner of Main Street and Oak Avenue.
- I'm at work.
- They met at a party.
- The store is at the end of the street.
- We are at school.
📌 Other Common Prepositions of Place - Outras preposições de lugar
- Under / Below / Beneath: Indicates a position lower than something else.
- The dog is under the table.
- Basements are dug below ground.
- There is hard wood beneath the carpet.
- Over / Above: Indicates a position higher than something else.
- The plane flew over the city.
- The picture hangs above my bed.
- Next to / Beside: Indicates being adjacent to something.
- The lamp is next to the bed.
- Come and sit beside me.
- Between: Indicates being in the middle of two objects or things.
- The house is between the two trees.
- I sat between my two friends.
- Among: Indicates being in the midst of or surrounded by a group of people or things (more than two).
- She found her keys among the clutter.
- He was standing among the crowd.
- In front of: Indicates being directly ahead of something.
- The car is parked in front of the house.
- Behind: Indicates being at the back of something.
- The cat is hiding behind the curtains.
- Opposite / Across from: Indicates being on the other side, facing something.
- The post office is opposite the bank.
- She sits across from me in class.
- Inside: Indicates being within the interior of something.
- Please place the pen inside the drawer.
💡 Key Points to Remember - Pontos-chave a serem lembrados
Context is key: The choice of preposition often depends on the specific context and the implied relationship between the objects. For example, "in the park" implies being within the boundaries of the park, while "at the park" might imply being at a specific point within or near the park.
O contexto é fundamental: a escolha da preposição geralmente depende do contexto específico e da relação implícita entre os objetos. Por exemplo, "in the park" implica estar dentro dos limites do parque, enquanto "at the park" pode implicar estar em um ponto específico dentro ou próximo do parque.
Idiomatic expressions: English prepositions can be tricky because many phrases are idiomatic, meaning their usage is fixed and doesn't always follow a logical rule. It's often best to learn these phrases as a whole (e.g., "at home," "on the radio").
Expressões idiomáticas: As preposições em inglês podem ser complicadas porque muitas frases são idiomáticas, o que significa que seu uso é fixo e nem sempre segue uma regra lógica. Muitas vezes, é melhor aprender essas frases como um todo (por exemplo, "at home", "on the radio").
Learning prepositions of place requires practice and exposure to English in various contexts.
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