Ti (en. You)

/ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Pronoun that refers to the person being spoken to.
I saw you at the store.
Te vi a ti en la tienda.
Used to highlight someone in a conversation.
It's you who has the answer.
Eres tú quien tiene la respuesta.

Etymology

It comes from Latin 'tibi', which means 'for you'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

it's for you
It indicates that something is intended for the mentioned person.
es para ti
I love you
It expresses affection or love towards the person being addressed.
yo te quiero a ti
you and I
It refers to a relationship or interaction between two people.
tú y yo

Related Words

you
Second-person singular personal pronoun used to refer to someone informally.
you (formal)
Second-person singular personal pronoun used to refer to someone formally.
usted

Slang Meanings

Colloquial way to refer to someone very close.
You are my best friend, I love you!
Eres mi mejor amigo, ¡te quiero a ti!
Used in informal phrases to emphasize something.
Only you and no one else, it's you I'm looking for!
Solo tú y nadie más, ¡es a ti que busco!