con
preposition
1. with
company or relationship
Common combinations
- con amigos — with friends
- con la familia — with the family
- Voy con mi hermana.I am going with my sister.
- Trabajo con Ana.I work with Ana.
- Habla con el profesor.He speaks with the teacher.
2. with, using
instrument or manner
Common combinations
- con un cuchillo — with a knife
- con cuidado — carefully
- Corto el pan con un cuchillo.I cut the bread with a knife.
- Escribe con lápiz.He writes with a pencil.
- Abrió la puerta con cuidado.She opened the door carefully.
3. with
contents or characteristic
Common combinations
- café con leche — coffee with milk
- casa con jardín — house with a garden
- hombre con sombrero — man wearing a hat
- Quiero un café con leche.I want a coffee with milk.
- Vive en una casa con jardín.He lives in a house with a garden.
- Llegó un hombre con sombrero.A man wearing a hat arrived.
4. given, despite + infinitivo
circumstance, cause, or concession
Common combinations
- con este frío — in this cold
- con un poco de ayuda — with a little help
- Con este frío, no salgo.In this cold, I am not going out.
- Con un poco de ayuda, terminamos hoy.With a little help, we will finish today.
- Con ser tan joven, ya trabaja.Despite being so young, he already works.
Phrases with this word