12.5.3

'Para'

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Para - For

In Spanish, there are two words for 'for' but they each have different uses. Here are the uses of 'para':

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Showing purpose or use

  • When used for this reason 'para' can also mean in order to.
    • E.g. Trabajo para ganar dinero.
      • I work in order to earn money.
    • E.g. Este sistema es utilizado para organizar la información.
      • This system is used for organising the information.
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Showing who something is for

  • E.g. Compré este bocadillo para ti.
    • I bought this sandwich for you.
  • E.g. Era un regalo para mí mismo.
    • It was a gift for myself.
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Movement or direction

  • E.g. El avión va para Madrid.
    • The plane is going to Madrid.
  • E.g. ¿Para dónde vas?
    • Where are you going?
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For infinitives and opinon

  • E.g. Para concluir.
    • In order to conclude.
  • E.g. Para ellos.
    • For them (in their opinion).

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