Regalo para ti
/reɡalo paɾa ti/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'present for you' is translated into Spanish as Regalo para ti.
This phrase is used to describe a gift being given to a specific person.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of regalo (gift), para (for) and ti (you).
Which one should you use?
The phrase Regalo para ti focuses on the recipient, whereas Te traigo un regalo (I bring you a gift) focuses on the action of giving.
How does it change in a sentence?
Use Regalo para usted instead of Regalo para ti when speaking to someone you address with formal respect, such as a stranger, an elder or a superior.
How do you pronounce it?
/reɡalo paɾa ti/
Did you know?
- If you hear someone talk about 'la para', they might not be talking about the preposition 'for', but rather a 'paramilitary' group. In many Spanish-speaking countries, 'para' is used as a common shorthand for 'paramilitar'.
- The word regalo is closely related to the English word 'gala', as both derive from the Old French word 'galer' meaning 'to enjoy oneself'.
- The word 'regalo' can be used sarcastically to describe something that is actually a burden or a problem. It functions much like how an English speaker might call a massive headache 'a real treat'.
Examples in context
- Es un regalo para ti.It's a present for you.Tatoeba #1010163 by Shishir, translation #68848 by CK
- Esto es un regalo para ti.This is a present for you.Tatoeba #337796 by cwil, translation #55745 by CK
- Tengo un regalo para usted. Espero que lo disfruteI have a present for you. I hope you enjoy it
- Aquí tiene un obsequio para ustedHere's a present for you
- Le he traído un pequeño detalle como agradecimientoI have brought you a small token of appreciation
- ¡Aquí tienes un regalo para ti! Espero que te gusteHere's a present for you! I hope you like it
- Me encontré con esto y pensé en ti, así que aquí tienes un detalleI came across this and thought of you, so here's a little something for you
- Tengo un regalo para ti.I have a gift for you.
Example conversation
Javier gives Sofía a small box on her birthday.
- Javier¡Feliz cumpleaños, Sofía!Happy birthday, Sofía!
- Sofía¿Qué es esto?What is this?
- JavierEs un regalo para ti.It is a gift for you.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Javier.Thank you very much, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries para, regalo, ti, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
