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"Para" is a form of "para", a preposition which is often translated as "for". "Ti" is a pronoun which is often translated as "you". Learn more about the difference between "ti" and "para" below.
ti(
tee
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (informal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
b. yourself (reflexive)
Primero piensa en ti, luego puedes ver cómo ayudas a los demás.First think of yourself, then you can see how you can help the rest.
para(
pah
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rah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. for
Lo hice para ti.I did it for you.
Estas vitaminas son para niños.These vitamins are for children.
b. in order to (used before an infinitive)
Para ser salvavidas, tienes que saber nadar muy bien.In order to be a lifeguard, you have to know how to swim really well.
c. to (used before base form)
Le pedí dinero a mi abuela para aprender a cantar.I asked my grandma for money to learn to sing.
