DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TO AND ING
I want to swim (only a VERB)
Swimming is my passion (it could be VERB or NOUN)
VERBS FOLLOWED BY TO OR ING
Quiero trabajar aquí : I want TO work here
Recomiendo viajar en verano : I recommend travellING in Summer
Choose between TO or ING
TO AND FOR TO EXPRESS PURPOSE
✅ 1. To + infinitive
We use to
+ infinitive to talk about a clear goal or intention.
Example: Why do you work?
- I work to pay my bills
✅ 2. For + gerund
We use for
+ gerund to describe the general function or use of something.
Example:
- This tool is for weeding the garden.
Expressing purpose with TO or ING Choose the correct option


