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Together on Our Walk in Spanish
In this guide, we focus on using the prepositions 'con' (with) and 'sin' (without) while taking a walk. In Spanish, these prepositions change slightly when used with personal pronouns compared to English.
What you'll learn
- Learn to use 'con' and 'sin' with nouns.
- Master the special forms 'conmigo' and 'contigo'.
- Identify common stroller and walk-related vocabulary.
- Understand prepositional pronouns like 'él' and 'nosotros' after 'sin'.
Spanish phrases for together on our walk
Voy a dar un paseo contigo.
I'm going for a walk with you.
'Contigo' is the unique form for 'with you'.
Papá viene con nosotros.
Dad is coming with us.
'Nosotros' means 'us' after a preposition.
Salimos con el cochecito.
We're going out with the pram.
'Cochecito' is the common word for stroller/pram.
Te estás abrazando con el peluche.
You are cuddling with the teddy.
'Peluche' refers to any soft stuffed toy.
No nos vamos sin la manta.
We're not leaving without the blanket.
'Sin' is followed by the standard noun phrase.
No salimos sin el gorro para el sol.
We're not going out without the sun hat.
'Gorro' is used for hats like beanies or sun hats.
No me voy sin ti.
I'm not going without you.
Unlike 'contigo', 'sin' uses the standard pronoun 'ti'.
Tu peluche está aquí; no nos iremos sin él.
Your teddy is here; we won't leave without him.
'Él' (with an accent) means 'him' after a preposition.
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Cochecito
Pram / Stroller
Diminutive of 'coche' (car).
Peluche
Teddy bear / Stuffed animal
Literally means 'plush'.
Manta
Blanket
Essential for cozy walks.
Paseo
A walk / stroll
From the verb 'pasear'.
Special Forms with 'Con'
When 'con' is combined with 'me' or 'you', it forms one unique word. For all other pronouns, just use 'con' + the pronoun.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| With me | Conmigo | Ven conmigo. |
| With you | Contigo | Quiero estar contigo. |
Pronouns after Prepositions
After 'sin' (and most prepositions), Spanish uses specific 'prepositional pronouns'. Notice that 'mí' and 'ti' are used instead of 'yo' and 'tú'.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Without me | Sin mí | No te vayas sin mí. |
| Without you | Sin ti | No podemos ir sin ti. |
| Without him/her | Sin él / ella | El bebé no duerme sin ella. |
More examples
¿Quieres venir conmigo al parque?
Do you want to come with me to the park?
Uses the special 'conmigo' form.
El cochecito está listo.
The pram is ready.
Simple noun usage.
Caminamos juntos con el perro.
We walk together with the dog.
'Juntos' means 'together'.