To (en. To)

/tu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
preposition
Indicates direction toward a place.
I am going to the store.
Voy a la tienda.
Indicates the purpose of an action.
I study to learn.
Estudio para aprender.
Used to form the infinitive of a verb.
I want to eat.
Quiero comer.

Etymology

From Old English 'to', meaning 'toward' or 'to'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be
to be or to exist.
to be
to the point
to the point.
to the point
to the trade
to the trade.
to the trade

Related Words

towards
in the direction of.
towards
until
until.
until
to go
go.
to go

Slang Meanings

You
That's what you need.
Eso es lo que tú necesitas.
Total
That's all good.
Eso está to' bien.