Learn about preposition "de" in Spanish: descriptions
In Spanish, we sometimes use the preposition "de" followed by a noun to describe something. Its function is that of an adjective modifying the noun just before.
This prepositional structure in Spanish is always descriptive of the noun it is referring to. It may make reference to different things.
Colours and patterns
Flavours, materials
Occasions, events, seasons
Subjects
Themes
People
Notice how in English this is often described with either a noun or an adjective with no preposition (summer, Christmas, coloured, flowery, history...).
See also Using preposition de in Spanish to express possession
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Examples and resources
Hoy no hay clase de español. La profesora está enferma.There is no Spanish class today. The teacher is ill.
Voy a la primera planta para ver la ropa de niño.I am going to the first floor to see the children's clothes.