of in Spanish
of in Spanish is de, menos, acerca de — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
of in Spanish
de
menos
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
acerca de
en cuanto a
What does "of" mean?
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prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
"The cover of the book was torn."
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prep Used to indicate what something is made from or consists of.
"The bridge was built of stone."
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prep Used to indicate the source, cause, or origin of something.
"He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes."
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prep Used to introduce the subject that something is about or concerns.
"They spoke of old times."
of in a sentence
- The cover of the book was torn.
- She is a friend of mine.
- The bridge was built of stone.
- He died of a broken heart, or so the story goes.
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "of" in Spanish?
"of" in Spanish is de, menos, acerca de. of means: Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
How do you use "of" in a sentence?
Example: "The cover of the book was torn." In Spanish, "of" is de, menos, acerca de.
Are there other ways to say "of" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "of": de, menos, acerca de, en cuanto a.
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