{"id":273157,"date":"2026-09-06T21:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T02:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273157"},"modified":"2026-09-06T21:22:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T02:22:00","slug":"prepositions-of-place-in-on-under-pre-a1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/blog\/prepositions-of-place-in-on-under-pre-a1\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn English Prepositions of Place: In, On, Under (Pre-A1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>English uses small words called prepositions to tell us where things are.<\/strong> Por ejemplo, <span data-no-translation>in<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>on<\/span>, y <span data-no-translation>under<\/span> are common prepositions of place. We use <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> when something is inside a space or container, like <span data-no-translation>The book is in the bag.<\/span> This means the book is *inside* the bag. We use <span data-no-translation>on<\/span> when something is on a surface, like <span data-no-translation>The apple is on the table.<\/span> This means the apple is *touching the top* of the table. And we use <span data-no-translation>under<\/span> when something is below another thing, like <span data-no-translation>The cat is under the chair.<\/span> This means the cat is *below* the chair, not touching it. These words are very important for describing locations in English. Learning them helps you speak and understand simple sentences about where objects and people are. Practice with examples to remember them easily and improve your basic English communication.<\/div>\n<h2>What Are Prepositions of Place?<\/h2>\n<p>Prepositions of place are small words. They tell us the position of a person or a thing. They answer the question &#8216;Where?&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Today, we will learn three important prepositions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>in<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>on<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>under<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-blended\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0E63C4,#0A2540);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83c\udf93 Aprende ingl\u00e9s con el m\u00e9todo mixto<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;opacity:.95;\">Grupos reducidos \u00b7 Tutor de IA disponible las 24 horas del d\u00eda, los 7 d\u00edas de la semana \u00b7 Preparaci\u00f3n para los ex\u00e1menes de Cambridge<\/p><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:18px;\">Planes de <strong><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>39<\/bdi><\/span><\/strong> <s style=\"opacity:.6;\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-currencySymbol\" translate=\"no\" dir=\"auto\">$<\/span>79<\/bdi><\/span><\/s> al mes<\/p><a href=\"\/es\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#0E63C4;\">Reserva tu clase<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>When Do We Use 'In'?<\/h2>\n<p>Utilizamos <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> when something is inside a space or a container. Think of it as 'inside'.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The object is surrounded by something.<\/li>\n<li>The object is part of a larger area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>F\u00edjate en estos ejemplos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The pencils are <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> the box.<\/li>\n<li>My keys are <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> my pocket.<\/li>\n<li>The fish are <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> the water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When Do We Use 'On'?<\/h2>\n<p>Utilizamos <span data-no-translation>on<\/span> when something is on a surface. Think of it as 'touching the top'.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The object is resting on a flat surface.<\/li>\n<li>The object is attached to a surface.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>F\u00edjate en estos ejemplos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The book is <span data-no-translation>on<\/span> the table.<\/li>\n<li>The picture is <span data-no-translation>on<\/span> the wall.<\/li>\n<li>The cat is sleeping <span data-no-translation>on<\/span> the sofa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When Do We Use 'Under'?<\/h2>\n<p>Utilizamos <span data-no-translation>under<\/span> when something is below another thing. It means 'below' or 'beneath'.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The object is at a lower level.<\/li>\n<li>The object is covered by something else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>F\u00edjate en estos ejemplos:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ball is <span data-no-translation>under<\/span> the bed.<\/li>\n<li>The dog is <span data-no-translation>under<\/span> the tree.<\/li>\n<li>My shoes are <span data-no-translation>under<\/span> the chair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Summary of Prepositions of Place<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Preposici\u00f3n<\/th>\n<th>Significado<\/th>\n<th>Ejemplo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>in<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Inside a space or container<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>The keys are in the bag.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>on<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>On a surface<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>The cup is on the table.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>under<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Below something<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>The cat is under the car.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Ejemplos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The juice is in the glass.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>My phone is on the desk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The remote control is under the pillow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The toys are in the basket.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The clock is on the shelf.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The mouse is under the table.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pr\u00e1ctica<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1007\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1007\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"CH03 L1 GRAMMAR Prepositions of place: in, on, under\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-whatsapp\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#3DB16A,#1f8a4c);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\ud83d\udcac \u00bfNecesitas asesoramiento personalizado?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">Como centro autorizado de preparaci\u00f3n para los ex\u00e1menes de Cambridge, podemos orientarte para que elijas el curso y la certificaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s adecuados. Habla hoy mismo con nuestros asesores.<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/51987070865?text=Hi%2C%20I%27m%20interested%20in%20Langcom%27s%20courses%20and%20would%20like%20some%20guidance%20choosing%20the%20right%20one.\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#fff;color:#1f8a4c;\">Chatea con un asesor por WhatsApp<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Errores habituales de los hispanohablantes<\/h2>\n<p>Spanish speakers often use 'en' for both <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> y <span data-no-translation>on<\/span>. In English, these words are different and important.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorrecto:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>The pen is en the book.<\/span> (If it's on top of the book)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correcto:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>The pen is on the book.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorrecto:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>The water is on the bottle.<\/span> (If it's inside the bottle)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Correcto:<\/strong> <span data-no-translation>The water is in the bottle.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember to think: Is it *inside* a container or *on* a surface?<\/p>\n<h2>Preguntas m\u00e1s frecuentes<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a preposition of place?<\/h3>\n<p>A preposition of place is a word like <span data-no-translation>in<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>on<\/span>, o <span data-no-translation>under<\/span>. It tells you where something is located.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I remember 'in', 'on', and 'under'?<\/h3>\n<p>Think of simple pictures: <span data-no-translation>in<\/span> (inside a box), <span data-no-translation>on<\/span> (on top of a table), <span data-no-translation>under<\/span> (below a chair). Practice with objects around you!<\/p>\n<h3>Can 'in' mean 'on' sometimes?<\/h3>\n<p>No, not usually. <span data-no-translation>In<\/span> means inside a space or container. <span data-no-translation>On<\/span> means on a surface. They have different meanings in English.<\/p>\n<h2>Lecciones relacionadas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/?p=272327\">Prepositions of place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/?p=272593\">Prepositions of place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/?p=272753\">Prepositions of place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/langcom.org\/es\/?p=273134\">Prepositions of place<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>English uses small words called prepositions to tell us where things are. For example, in, on, and under are common prepositions of place. We use in when something is inside a space or container, like The book is in the bag. This means the book is *inside* the bag. 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