son para

they're for

son para(sohn pah-rah)

phrase

1. (used to talk about an addressee)

a. they're for

¿Para quién son esos libros que compraste? - Son para Ana. Los necesita para su clase de francés.

Who are these books you bought for? - They're for Ana. She needs them for her French class.

b. are for

Los pasteles son para mí. - ¿Todos?

The cakes are for me. - All of them?

2. (used to express purpose)

a. they're for

¿Para qué son estos clavos? - Son para colgar esos cuadros.

What are these nails for? - They're for hanging those pictures.

b. are for

Los tomates son para hacer una ensalada.

The tomatoes are for making a salad.