con

The Spanish preposition "con" primarily translates to with in English, indicating accompaniment, association, or the use of an instrument. However, its meaning is more expansive than a single English equivalent and can encompass various relationships that require contextual understanding. It can denote the manner in which an action is performed (e.g., con cuidado — carefully), the possession of a characteristic (e.g., un hombre con barba — a man with a beard), the content or composition of something (e.g., un café con leche — a coffee with milk), or the material an object is made of. Due to this broad applicability, a direct single-word translation isn't always possible, and its usage often implies concepts that English might express with adverbs or different prepositions.

• Voy al cine con mis amigos. — I'm going to the cinema with my friends.
• Ella corta la carne con un cuchillo afilado. — She cuts the meat with a sharp knife.
• Haz el trabajo con paciencia. — Do the work patiently / Do the work with patience.
• Me gusta el pan con mantequilla. — I like bread with butter.
• Compró un vestido con lunares. — She bought a dress with polka dots.