Complete: « Este regalo es _____ ti. »

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Accepted Answer

para. The correct answer is "para" because "para" is used to indicate the recipient or intended destination of something. "Para ti" means "for you" in the sense of "intended for you / destined for you."

"Por" would mean "for" in a different sense  -  because of, in exchange for, or on behalf of. "Por ti" means "because of you" or "for your sake," not "intended for you as a recipient." "A" means "to" and does not convey the meaning of "for" in this recipient context. "De" means "of/from" and does not express the intended recipient.

The por vs. para distinction is one of the most tested grammar topics on the CLEP Spanish with Writing Level 1 exam. Key uses of "para": purpose/goal (para estudiar), recipient (para ti), destination (para Madrid), deadline (para mañana), comparison (para un niño). Key uses of "por": cause/reason (por la lluvia), exchange (por diez dólares), duration (por dos horas), means (por avión), along/through (por la calle).

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