The thing and its recipient
means I give the photo to Lucía. In everyday Spanish, is normal: also identifies the recipient. can refer to a man, a woman or polite you; refers to plural recipients.
All the recipients
Use , , , , , before the verb: , , . These answer to whom?, unlike , which replace the thing or person directly acted on. is a separate phrase: for you.
| Person | Form | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| I | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| you, familiar singular | ||
| / / | he / she / you politely | |
| he / she / you politely | ||
| / | we | |
| we | ||
| / | you, familiar plural in Spain | |
| you, familiar plural in Spain | ||
| / / | they / you politely plural | |
| they / you politely plural | ||
Practice 1/4 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
La foto es para Clara. doy la foto.
The photo is for Clara. I give her the photo.
Las fotos son para mis padres. doy las fotos.
The photos are for my parents. I give them the photos.
Vosotros un regalo.
You give a present.
Yo una llave.
I give a key.
Practice 2/4 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Nosotros regalos. Ellos las gracias.
We give presents. They give thanks.
Tú la foto a Lucía. Elvira una llave.
You give the photo to Lucía. Elvira gives a key.
Esto es para vosotros. doy las fotos.
This is for you. I give you the photos.
Practice 3/4 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
I give Clara the photo.
Will you give me a key?
This photo is for you.
Practice 4/4 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
