How to Say "With You" in Spanish
The Spanish word for "with you" is contigo (pronounced kon-tee-go). It is a prepositional phrase that is used to indicate that something is being done or experienced with another person. For example, you would say contigo to mean "with you" in the following sentences:
- Quiero ir al cine contigo. (I want to go to the movies with you.)
- Me gusta bailar contigo. (I like to dance with you.)
- Hablaré contigo más tarde. (I will talk to you later.)
When to Use Contigo
Contigo is used in a variety of contexts, but it is most commonly used in the following situations:
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To indicate that something is being done with another person:
- Comí pizza contigo anoche. (I ate pizza with you last night.)
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To indicate that something is being experienced with another person:
- Me divertí mucho contigo. (I had a lot of fun with you.)
- Estoy enamorado de ti. (I am in love with you.)
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To indicate that something is being said to another person:
- Te hablaré contigo más tarde. (I will talk to you later.)
- Te contaré un secreto. (I will tell you a secret.)
Other Ways to Say "With You" in Spanish
In addition to contigo, there are a few other ways to say "with you" in Spanish. These include:
- junto a ti (pronounced hoon-to a tee) – literally "next to you"
- cerca de ti (pronounced sehr-ka de tee) – literally "near you"
- a tu lado (pronounced a too la-do) – literally "at your side"
These words can be used in a similar way to contigo, but they have slightly different nuances. For example, junto a ti is more literal, while cerca de ti and a tu lado are more figurative.
Questions
- How do you say "with you" in Spanish when you are talking about a group of people?
In this case, you would use the plural form of contigo, which is con ustedes (pronounced kon oo-sted-es). For example, you would say Quiero ir al cine con ustedes. (I want to go to the movies with you.)
- How do you say "with you" in Spanish when you are talking about a person who is not present?
In this case, you would use the infinitive form of the verb estar (to be) with contigo. For example, you would say Estaré contigo esta noche. (I will be with you tonight.)
- How do you say "with you" in Spanish when you are talking about a specific time or place?
I hope this helps!