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Small Kind Gifts in Spanish
In this guide, we focus on using the preposition 'para' to express who is receiving a kind gesture or gift. This is a great way for parents to teach children about kindness and sharing while practicing Spanish sentence structure.
What you'll learn
- Identify 'para' as the Spanish word for 'for' when indicating a recipient.
- Learn specific pronouns used after prepositions like 'mí' and 'ti'.
- Practice matching gender and number with articles (el, la, los, las) when giving gifts.
Spanish phrases for small kind gifts
Esta tarjeta es para el maestro.
This card is for the teacher.
'Maestro' is masculine. Use 'maestra' if the teacher is female.
Compramos un balón para el club de deportes.
We are buying a ball for the sports club.
'Balón' is typically used for sports balls like soccer or basketball.
Este libro es para el niño de al lado.
This book is for the child next door.
'El niño de al lado' is the standard way to say 'the boy next door'.
Estas manzanas son para los niños de la tarde de juegos.
These apples are for the children at the playdate.
'Tarde de juegos' is a common way to translate 'playdate'.
He preparado un bocadillo extra para ti.
I packed an extra sandwich for you.
'Bocadillo' is a common word for a sandwich made with a baguette.
¿Puedes hacer un dibujo para mí?
Can you draw a picture for me?
'Mí' (me) always takes an accent when used after a preposition.
Tu hermano necesita un lápiz. Este es para él.
Your brother needs a pencil. This one is for him.
'Él' (him) has an accent to distinguish it from 'el' (the).
Tu amiga viene de visita. Estas pegatinas son para ella.
Your friend is visiting. These stickers are for her.
'Ella' stays the same whether it is the subject or following 'para'.
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para
for
Used here specifically to indicate the beneficiary or recipient.
tarjeta
card
A feminine noun, used for greeting cards or postcards.
bocadillo
sandwich
Common in Spain; in Latin America, 'sándwich' is also frequently used.
pegatinas
stickers
Also called 'calcomanías' or 'stickers' in some regions.
Prepositional Pronouns
When using 'para' (for), Spanish uses special pronoun forms for 'me' and 'you'. For other people (him, her, us, them), the pronouns remain the same as the subject forms.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| For me | Para mí | Es para mí. |
| For you (informal) | Para ti | Es para ti. |
| For him | Para él | Es para él. |
| For her | Para ella | Es para ella. |
More examples
Este dulce es para ti.
This candy is for you.
A very simple, kind phrase for a child to use.
¿Es esto para nosotros?
Is this for us?
Using the plural pronoun 'nosotros'.
Tengo un regalo para ellos.
I have a gift for them.
'Regalo' is the general word for gift.