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"A fin de que" is a conjunction which is often translated as "so that", and "a fin de" is a phrase which is often translated as "at the end of". Learn more about the difference between "a fin de que" and "a fin de" below.
a fin de que(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
1. (general)
a. so that
La agarró del brazo a fin de que no se cayera sobre el hielo.He grabbed onto her arm so that she wouldn't fall over on the ice.
b. in order to
A fin de que no quepa duda sobre los eventos de aquella noche, presento la siguiente prueba.In order to eliminate any doubt about the events of that night, I present the following evidence.
a fin de(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. at the end of
Los resultados se darán a conocer a fin de mes.Results will be published at the end of the month.
a. in order to
Se brindará asistencia externa a fin de promover el desarrollo.Foreign aid will be provided in order to promote development.
b. so that
Tratemos de resolver esta cuestión a fin de que podamos seguir adelante con el proyecto.Let's try to solve this issue so that we can go ahead with the project.
