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