ti
/tee/
📝 In Action
Este regalo es para ti.
A1This gift is for you.
No puedo ir sin ti.
A1I can't go without you.
Confío en ti.
A2I trust in you.
Están hablando de ti.
A2They are talking about you.
💡 Grammar Points
Used After Linking Words (Prepositions)
'Ti' is the version of 'tú' (you) that you must use after short words like 'para' (for), 'a' (to), 'de' (of), and 'sin' (without).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Never write 'tí' with an accent
Mistake: "Este regalo es para tí."
Correction: Este regalo es para ti. The word 'ti' never has an accent mark. The word 'té' with an accent is the drink 'tea'.
'Con ti' is always wrong
Mistake: "Voy con ti al cine."
Correction: Voy contigo al cine. To say 'with you', Spanish has a special word that combines 'con' and 'ti': 'contigo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Emphasis
You can add 'a ti' to the beginning of a sentence to put extra emphasis on 'you'. For example, 'A ti te gusta el chocolate, ¿verdad?' means 'YOU like chocolate, right?'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ti
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly says 'I'm thinking about you'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I just say 'para tú'?
Think of it like English. We say 'for me', not 'for I'. Spanish has a similar rule: after short connecting words like 'para', 'a', or 'sin', the word 'tú' changes its form to 'ti'.
What's the difference between 'ti' and 'te'?
'Ti' is used after connecting words (like 'for', 'to', 'without'). 'Te' is usually used right before a verb to show that 'you' are receiving the action, like in 'Te veo' (I see you).
Does 'ti' ever have an accent mark?
No, never. The pronoun 'ti' is one of the few single-syllable Spanish words that never takes an accent. If you see 'tí', it's a typo. Don't confuse it with 'té' (tea) or 'tú' (you, subject), which do have accents.