Here's why:
* "Te" is a pronoun meaning "you" (informal singular).
* "To" is a preposition often used to indicate direction or purpose.
Think of it as:
* "to you" in English.
Example:
* Portuguese: "Vou dar o presente to te."
* English: "I'm going to give the present to you."
However, the actual meaning depends on the entire sentence.
Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind and I can help you translate it!