Breakdown of Tengo un regalo inolvidable para mi familia.
yo
I
mi
my
la familia
the family
tener
to have
para
for
el regalo
the gift
inolvidable
unforgettable
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Questions & Answers about Tengo un regalo inolvidable para mi familia.
Why do we use un instead of una before regalo?
Because regalo is a masculine noun in Spanish. Masculine nouns generally use un for the indefinite article, while feminine nouns would use una.
What does inolvidable mean in this context?
Inolvidable means unforgettable or memorable. It describes something that leaves a strong, lasting impression—like a gift that someone will never forget.
Why is para used here instead of por?
In Spanish, para often indicates the recipient or destination of an object or action. In this sentence, the gift is meant for mi familia, so we use para. By contrast, por usually relates to reasons, causes, or exchanges.
Is there a reason we say mi familia and not mis familia?
Mi is the possessive adjective for my in the singular form. Mis would be used if the noun it modifies were plural (for example, mis padres for my parents). Since familia is treated as a singular collective noun, it takes mi.
Why do we say tengo and not tiene in the sentence?
Tengo is the first-person singular form of tener (meaning I have). Tiene corresponds to the third-person singular (meaning he/she/it has). Because the speaker is talking about themselves, they use tengo.
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