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"Para mí" is a phrase which is often translated as "in my opinion", and "por ti" is a phrase which is often translated as "for you". Learn more about the difference between "para mí" and "por ti" below.
para mí(
pah
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rah
 
mee
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. in my opinion
Para mí, este hotel es excelente.In my opinion, this hotel is excellent.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Para mí, a la sopa le falta sal.I think the soup could do with some more salt.
Para mí, la película era divertidísima.I thought the film was hilarious.
a. for me
Lo hizo para mí.He did it for me.
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por ti(
pohr
 
tee
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. for you
Ese muchacho está loco por ti.That boy is crazy for you.
b. for yourself
Deja de fumar. Si no lo puedes hacer por ti, hazlo por tu hija.Stop smoking. If you can't do it for yourself, do it for your daughter.
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