In this article, we are going to continue studying verbs that require the use of a preposition. In English, different prepositions are used with certain verbs. For example, you agree with someone, you take care of someone, or you depend on someone. Now, we will be looking into some Spanish verbs with the preposition
Spanish Verbs with the Preposition De
The preposition
Acusar de (to accuse of)
Let’s start the list of Spanish verbs with the preposition
Ese hombre está acusado de robar un banco.
That man is accused of robbing a bank.
Están separados, Daniela lo acusa de engañarla con otra mujer.
They are separated; Daniela accuses him of cheating her with another woman.
Advertir de (to warn about)
Nadie me advirtió de ese peligro, no podía saberlo.
Nobody warned me about that danger, I couldn’t know it.
Os advierto de que este viaje será peligroso.
I’m warning you that this trip is going to be dangerous.
Convencer de (to convince of)
No consiguió convencer al juez de que era inocente.
She couldn’t convince the judge that she was innocent.
Le he explicado que es peligroso, pero no he conseguido convencerla de eso.
I have explained her that it’s dangerous, but I haven’t managed to convince her of that.
Cuidar de (to take care of)
Me gusta cuidar de las plantas. Es más fácil que cuidar de los niños.
I like taking care of the plants. It’s easier than taking care of kids.
No puedo quedar contigo porque tengo que cuidar de mis hermanos.
I can’t meet you because I have to take care of my brothers.
Depender de (to depend on)
Sara es libre para viajar, nadie depende de ella.
Sara is free to travel, nobody depends on her.
No podemos depender de su opinión en este asunto.
We can’t rely on his opinion on this issue.
Disponer de (to have)
Susana dispone de una gran fortuna familiar.
Susana has a big family fortune.
El coche dispone de asientos de cuero y aire acondicionado.
The car has leather seats and air conditioning.
Hablar de (to talk about)
No hemos hablado de lo que pasó, ¿qué tal estás?
We haven’t talked about what happened, how are you?
Quiero hablar contigo de algo importante. ¿Estás ocupado?
I want to talk to you about something important. Are you busy?
Informar de (to inform of)
Creo que nadie le ha informado de la muerte de Ana.
I believe nobody has informed him about Ana’s death.
No tienes que explicarme todos los detalles. Infórmame de lo esencial.
You don’t need to explain every detail to me. Keep me informed of the essentials.
Parar de (to stop)
¿El panadero paró de leer la revista para responder el teléfono?
Did the baker stop reading the magazine to answer the phone?
Paramos de trabajar en el ordenador porque estábamos hartos.
We stopped working on the computer because we were fed up.
Saber de (to hear from, to know about)
Let’s finish the list of Spanish verbs with the preposition
Hace años que no sé nada de él. ¿Vivirá en otra ciudad?
I haven’t heard from him for years. Maybe he lives in another city now?
Pasamos un tiempo maravilloso juntas. Me encantaría volver a saber de ella.
We spent a wonderful time together. I’d love to hear from her again.
Exercises
There are more Spanish verbs with the preposition