In the exercise the phrase 'Haciendo la compra a mis mayores' is used. I would have expected 'para mis mayores'. Is the use of 'a' instead a common Spanish usage?
Using a instead of para
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Anthony F.Kwiziq community member
Using a instead of para
This question relates to:Spanish interactive reading exercise "Haciendo la compra a mis mayores"
Asked 10 months ago
InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish Teacher
Hola Anthony
Yes, you can also say "para mis abuelos" with exactly the same meaning. Sometimes we use "a + person" as an indirect object, the same way we would say for example:
Le compré unas flores -> Compré unas flores a María -> Compré unas flores para María
It doesn't work with all verbs that use an indirect object with "a" - for example, you can't say "Le dije una cosa para Luis" (meaning "Le dije una cosa a Luis". But with "comprar" you can.
Saludos
Inma
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