para
/ˈpaɾa/, [ˈpa.ɾa]for
Preposition para
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for, to (expressing a recipient)
- La niña compró un regalo de navidad para su abuela.
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The girl bought a Christmas gift for her grandmother.
- Ahora me gustaría hacer un truco de magia para ustedes.
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I'd now like to perform a magic trick for you-all.
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to, in order to, so, for (expressing the intended purpose of an action)
- Estudio cada noche sin descanso para conseguir un trabajo decente al fin de todo esto.
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I study every night tirelessly so I get a decent job at the end of all this.
- Voy a salir temprano para evitar el tráfico.
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I am going to leave early to avoid traffic.
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by, due, due on, due by (expressing a deadline)
- Necesito tu decisión para fin de mes.
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I need your decision by the end of the month.
- Sus proyectos de grupo son para el viernes sin excepción.
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Your group projects are due Friday without exception.
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for (expressing contrast from what is expected)
- Para un turista americano, él es en realidad bastante respetuoso.
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For an American tourist, he is actually pretty respectful.
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for, to, in one's opinion, as far as one is concerned (expressing an opinion, perception or perspective)
- Para mí, la música es lo único bueno sobre esa película.
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For me, the music was the only good thing about that film.
- Para mi hermano, su esposa tiene toda la razón.
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As far as my brother is concerned, his wife is totally in the right.
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for (expressing using one's efforts for a group or an authority figure such as a sports team or a company/boss)
- Mi sobrino juega para el equipo de los Patos Poderosos.
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My nephew plays for the Mighty Ducks' team.
- Trabajamos para la misma jefe aunque no al mismo tiempo.
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We worked for the same boss but not at the same time.
- Ella trabajó para Microsoft durante años, pero ahora trabaja para Apple.
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She worked for Microsoft for years, but now she works for Apple.
Verb para
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Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present indicative form of parar.
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Informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of parar.
Verb para
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First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of parir.
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Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present subjunctive form of parir.
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No hay nada que pueda hacer para cambiar eso.
There is nothing I can do to change that.
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Hay un gran mercado para el café.
There is a big market for coffee.
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A mi esposa le gusta comer fuera, para no tener que cocinar.
My wife likes to eat out, so she doesn't have to cook.
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No tengo tiempo para descansar.
I have no time to have a rest.
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¿Hay una habitación disponible para esta noche?
Is there a room available for tonight?
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La herida fue fatal para él.
The wound was fatal to him.
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Si sigue tomando así tendrá que tomar un taxi para volver a casa.
If he keeps drinking like that, he'll have to take a taxi home.
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Tom salió a comprar kerosén para su estufa.
Tom went out to buy kerosene for his stove.
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Te traje algo para comer.
I brought you something to eat.
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Ahora es tiempo para empezar a estudiar.
Now it's time to start studying.
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