These are invariable words that link and relate two terms of a sentence. In connecting the two terms, the prepositions establishes between them both relations of place, positions, movement, mode, etc.
About
(acerca de, relativo a). It has the same meaning as the word "sobre" in portuguese
Tell me about your boy friend
Above
Indicates place or position. It has the same meaning as the word "acima" in portuguese
Read the text above
Across
Indicates place or position. It has the same meaning as the word "do outro lado" in portuguese
Mary is across the street
After
Indicates time, place or position. It may have the same meaning as the word "depois" in portuguese
She will sleep after dinner
It can also mean "atrás"
The thieves were running after him
Against
Indicates movement or direction. It has the same mean as the word "contra" in portuguese
She was against her brother
Along
Indicates movement or direction. It has the same meaning as the word "ao longo de" in portuguese
The kids were running along the street
Among
Indicates place or position. It has the same meaning as word "entre" in portuguese
Is there a traitor among us?
Around
Indicates place or position. It has the same meaning as the word "ao redor de" in portuguese
They were walking around the square
As far as
Indicates place or position. It has the same meaning as the word "até" in portuguese
I walked as far as Mom’s house this morning
At
Indicates time, place or position. It has the same meaning as the word "no" in portuguese
I will be married at the end of the year
They live at 765, Elm Street
Before
indicates time, place or position, It has the same meaning as word "antes", or " na frente" in portuguese
Before you go, I will give you a present
The student was waiting for the test before the teacher
Behind
Indicates time, place or position. It has the same meaning as word "atrás" in portuguese
Sally was hiding behind the door when mom arrived
Beside
Indicates place or position. It has the same meaning as word "ao lado" in portuguese
Paul is beside Mark.
Between
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