English–Spanish

“to” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpaɾa/

Example

Trabajo para ganar dinero.

I work to earn money.

Illustration for para (to)

How to say “to” in Spanish

“To” in Spanish is para.

Signpost pointing toward a person, place, or time.

Full entry for para: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with para

Este regalo es para ti.

This gift is for you.

Tips for using para

  • When indicating a deadline or target recipient, Spanish uses para (e.g., para el lunes, para ti), whereas por denotes duration, motive, or means, so translate English 'for' by sense rather than form.

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