Many English adjectives always pair with a fixed preposition, as in interested in, good at, and afraid of. These combinations do not always match Spanish, so it is best to learn each adjective and preposition pair as a single unit rather than translating literally.
Grammar Rule
Many English adjectives always pair with a fixed preposition, and the combination doesn’t always match Spanish, so it’s best to learn each pair as a single unit.
Adjectives with Prepositions: Rules and Examples
| Adjective | Preposition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| interested / good | in / at | She is interested in music. He is good at chess. |
| afraid / worried | of / about | I am afraid of spiders. We are worried about the exam. |
| famous | for | This restaurant is famous for its pizza. |
Remember: learn each adjective + preposition combination as a fixed unit, without translating literally from Spanish.
Practice Test
Instructions
Answer each question in the test below choosing the correct preposition for each adjective. You will get a new random set of questions every time you retake the test, plus a downloadable results summary with your name and score at the end.
Adjectives with Prepositions (Interested in, Good at, Afraid of)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do adjectives pair with specific prepositions?
English adjectives often combine with one fixed preposition by convention, such as interested in or good at, and this pairing must be memorized rather than deduced.
Does the preposition always match the Spanish translation?
No, the preposition does not always match Spanish, so it is safer to learn each adjective and preposition combination as a single unit.
What preposition goes with afraid?
Afraid pairs with of, as in I am afraid of spiders.
What preposition goes with famous?
Famous pairs with for, as in this restaurant is famous for its pizza.