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Why is the word tengo used here instead of yo tengo?
In Spanish, subject pronouns (like yo) are often omitted because the verb form already indicates the subject. Saying tengo instead of yo tengo is perfectly correct and natural. You can include yo if you want to emphasize that you have the new song, but it’s not necessary.
Why do we say para ti instead of para tú?
In Spanish, ti is the object pronoun used after prepositions (like para). Tú is the subject pronoun, used when performing an action. So after para, the form changes to ti. If it were the subject (as in tú cantas), you’d use tú, but after para (or most other prepositions), you need ti.
Is it common in Spanish to place nueva after canción, or can it go before?
Both placements are possible, but canción nueva is the most straightforward, neutral way to say new song. If you said nueva canción, it could carry a slightly different nuance, often suggesting another new song or adding extra emphasis, but in many cases they can be used interchangeably.
Does canción strictly mean song, or can it have other meanings?
Spanish canción generally refers to a song in the typical sense. It can sometimes be used figuratively in specific contexts, but 99% of the time you’ll see it used in its direct meaning of song.
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