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"To" is a preposition which is often translated as "a", and "make for" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "dirigirse hacia". Learn more about the difference between "to" and "make for" below.
to(
tu
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (as far as)
a. hasta
I would run to your house right now just to see you!¡Correría hasta tu casa ahora mismo solo para verte!
a. por
The birth ratio is 107 boys to 100 girls.La proporción de nacimientos es de 107 niños por 100 niñas.
9. (in toasts)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I learned to drive when I was 17.Aprendí a manejar a los 17 años.
We need to work faster.Tenemos que trabajar más rápido.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I didn't want to tell you but I felt I had to.No quería decírtelo pero me vi obligada a hacerlo.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.Es mi fiesta y lloraré si quiero.
make for(
meyk
for
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. dirigirse hacia
As I made for the stairs, I realized I had locked my keys in my apartment.En cuanto me dirigí hacia la escalera, me di cuenta de que había cerrado las llaves en mi apartamento.
b. ir hacia
The robber made for the exit, but the police cut him off.El ladrón fue hacia la salida, pero la policía le cortó el paso.
a. hacer que sea
Not having the right tools makes for difficult work.No tener las herramientas apropiadas hace que el trabajo sea duro.
b. contribuir a
That kind of negativity doesn't make for a productive work environment.Ese tipo de negatividad no contribuye a un ambiente laboral productivo.
3. (to attack)
a. abalanzarse sobre
The man snarled and made for Enrique, but he managed to step out of the way.El hombre gruñó y se abalanzó sobre Enrique, pero él logró esquivarlo.
