Expressions with preposition “de” Posted by Adir on Sep 16, 2013 in Spanish Vocabulary
The preposition “de” is used in several fixed expressions in Spanish. Let’s check out some of them!
de ahí en adelante = from that moment on
de ahora en adelante = from now on; henceforth
de buena gana = willingly
de buenas a primeras = immediately, suddenly
de costumbre = as usual; normally
de cuando en cuando = from time to time
de golpe – suddenly, abruptly
de hecho = in fact, actually
de medio pelo = second-rate
de moda = in fashion; in style
de nada = not at all, you’re welcome
de nuevo = again
de par en par = wide open (door, window)
de perlas = just what you needs; just right
de pronto = suddenly
de repente = abruptly, suddenly
de todas maneras = in any case; anyway
de todos modos = anyway; at any rate
de un modo u otro = one way or another
de un momento a otro = at any moment
de una vez = at once
de veras = really, truly
de vez en cuando = sometimes; now and then
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¡Nos vemos prontito!
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