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

Written by qualified Spanish expert Inma Sánchez BA

Last updated: 2024-05-01

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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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