Using the preposition para

Question 1

Compré el regalo para mi mamá.

Answer 1

To talk about a recipient or beneficiary of something (for)
I bought the gift for my mother.

Question 2

Salieron para el monte.

Answer 2

To talk about a destination or direction toward a place (for)
They left for the mountains.

Question 3

Este tenedor es para ensalada.

Answer 3

To express the purpose of something (for; in order to)
This fork is for salad.

Question 4

Mi jefa quiere la presentación para el lunes.

Answer 4

To refer to a time deadline (for; by)
My boss wants the presentation for Monday.

Question 5

Javier es muy maduro para su edad.

Answer 5

To make a “one-sided” comparison (for)
Javier is very mature for his age.