Spanish · A2 · Family moment
Something Just For You in Spanish
Learn how to express care and sharing using the preposition 'para' (for) to describe who an object is intended for, whether it's a family member or a favorite toy.
What you'll learn
- Express who an object is for using the preposition 'para'
- Use 'para' correctly with personal pronouns (mí, ti, él, ella)
- Describe common household items and family members
Spanish phrases for something just for you
Este babero limpio es para el bebé.
This clean bib is for the baby.
'Babero' is bib, and 'limpio' is clean.
Esta mantita es para el osito.
This little blanket is for the teddy.
'Mantita' is the diminutive form of 'manta' (blanket), making it child-friendly.
Esta taza de té es para mamá.
This cup of tea is for Mum.
Note the accent on 'mamá'.
Este sándwich es para papá.
This sandwich is for Dad.
Spanish often borrows the word 'sándwich' for sliced bread sandwiches.
La toalla caliente es para ti.
The warm towel is for you.
When following a preposition like 'para', 'tú' changes to 'ti'.
Este vaso de agua es para mí.
This glass of water is for me.
When following 'para', 'yo' changes to 'mí' (with an accent).
Tu hermano tiene hambre; este plátano es para él.
Your brother is hungry; this banana is for him.
'Tener hambre' literally means 'to have hunger'.
Tu hermana tiene frío; esta manta es para ella.
Your sister is cold; this blanket is for her.
'Tener frío' literally means 'to have cold'.
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Try it free for 7 daysKey words
Para
For
Used here to indicate the recipient or beneficiary.
Babero
Bib
Comes from the verb 'babear' (to drool).
Osito
Teddy bear
Literally 'little bear'.
Manta / Mantita
Blanket / Little blanket
Common household items for comfort.
Pronouns After 'Para'
In Spanish, most pronouns stay the same after a preposition, but 'I' and 'you' have special forms.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| For me | Para mí | Es para mí. |
| For you (informal) | Para ti | Es para ti. |
| For him | Para él | El libro es para él. |
| For her | Para ella | La flor es para ella. |
More examples
Esta manzana es para ti.
This apple is for you.
La leche es para el gato.
The milk is for the cat.
Tengo un regalo para mí.
I have a gift for me.