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

you and I
It refers to a relationship or interaction between two people.
tú y yo
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

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!