ti
“ti” means “you” in Spanish (after a preposition like 'para' or 'a').
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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.
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Quick Quiz: ti
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Which sentence correctly says 'I'm thinking about you'?
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Comes directly from the Latin word 'tibi', which meant 'to you' or 'for you'.
First recorded: Ancient, part of the language since its earliest forms.
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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.