Using ser+preposition para (not estar) to indicate a recipient

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In: Level A2, Idioms, Idiomatic Usage, and Structures, Ser or Estar?, Por or Para?
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In Spanish when we want to say who something is for we use the verb ser followed by the preposition para. Have a look and listen to these examples:

El regalo es para mi madre.The present is for my mum.

Las flores son para Carlota.The flowers are for Carlota.

¿Esa carta es para ti?Is that letter for you?

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Ser or Estar?

Por or Para?

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¿Esa carta es para ti?Is that letter for you?
Las flores son para Carlota.The flowers are for Carlota.
El regalo es para mi madre.The present is for my mum.

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Hi, the error "para tí" in this lesson has not been corrected. Thanks, K

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InmaKwiziq team member

Hola K

Corrected. Muchas gracias.

Inma

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Hi, the error "para tí" in this lesson has not been corrected. Thanks, K

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