Spanish · A2 · Family moment
A parcel to help another family in Spanish
Teach your child about kindness and donating while learning how to use the preposition 'para' to identify who an object is intended for.
What you'll learn
- Identify items for donation in Spanish
- Use the preposition 'para' to indicate a beneficiary
- Practice using personal pronouns after prepositions
Spanish phrases for a parcel to help another family
Esta manta es para el bebé.
This blanket is for the baby.
'Para' is used here to show the recipient.
Tenemos un abrigo para el niño pequeño.
We have a coat for the little boy.
'Niño pequeño' is a common way to say little boy.
Estos libros son para otra familia.
These books are for another family.
'Otra' means 'another' or 'other'.
¿Empacamos un rompecabezas para ellos?
Shall we pack a puzzle for them?
'Ellos' is the pronoun for 'them' (masculine/mixed).
Este gorro caliente es para ella.
This warm hat is for her.
'Ella' remains the same after the preposition 'para'.
Hay un peluche para él también.
There is a soft toy for him too.
Note the accent on 'él' (him) to distinguish it from 'el' (the).
¿Podemos hacer una tarjeta para los niños?
Can we make a card for the children?
'Los niños' can mean 'the children' in general.
Esta caja es para todos ustedes.
This box is for all of you.
'Ustedes' is used for 'you all' in Latin American Spanish.
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manta
blanket
A feminine noun.
abrigo
coat
A masculine noun.
rompecabezas
puzzle
Literally 'head-breaker'; it is masculine and usually used in singular.
peluche
soft toy / stuffed animal
Short for 'animal de peluche'.
Using 'Para' with Recipients
To say 'for someone' in Spanish, we use the preposition 'para'. When following 'para' with a pronoun, most pronouns look like the ones used as subjects (él, ella, nosotros, ellos, ustedes).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| For her | Para ella | La muñeca es para ella. |
| For him | Para él | El coche es para él. |
| For them | Para ellos / ellas | Los dulces son para ellos. |
More examples
¿Es este juguete para mí?
Is this toy for me?
Notice 'yo' changes to 'mí' after a preposition.
Sí, es para ti.
Yes, it is for you.
Notice 'tú' changes to 'ti' after a preposition.
Este regalo es para nosotros.
This gift is for us.
'Nosotros' stays the same after the preposition.