the preposition de cap. 2 p. 64. de is used to show possession or ownership. es el carro de ernesto....

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The preposition “de”

Cap. 2p. 64

“DE” is used to show possession or ownership.

Es el carro de Ernesto. It’s Ernest’s car. **There is NO apostrophe “s” in

Spanish. Son los amigos de la

profesora. They’re the teacher’s friends.

“DE” can be used to indicate what type of thing you’re

describing.

los libros de aventuras adventure books

las películas de misterio mystery movies

“DE” is also used to say where someone is from.

Julio es de Costa Rica. Julio is from Costa Rica.

Mis amigas son de Puerto Rico.

My friends are from Puerto Rico.

“DE” followed by the definite article el makes a contraction:

de + el = del example of contractions in

English: can + not = can’t

el correo electrónico del profesor

the teacher’s e-mail address

vamos a practicar

Act. 32 p. 64 en el libro

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