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"In order that" is a phrase which is often translated as "para que", and "to" is a preposition which is often translated as "a". Learn more about the difference between "in order that" and "to" below.
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. para que
When driving, you should avoid looking at your cellphone in order that you can avoid an accident.Cuando manejas, hay que evitar mirar el celular para que puedas evitar un accidente.
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A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. a
I'm going to your house.Voy a tu casa.
b. hacia
She walked to the woods.Caminó hacia el bosque.
a. hasta
I would run to your house right now just to see you!¡Correría hasta tu casa ahora mismo solo para verte!
a. a
I just came to say hello.Solo vine a saludar.
a. de
All of those books belonged to my grandfather.Todos estos libros eran de mi abuelo.
a. menos
It is a quarter to six.Son las seis menos cuarto.
a. por
The birth ratio is 107 boys to 100 girls.La proporción de nacimientos es de 107 niños por 100 niñas.
a. a
Variable A is greater or equal to variable B.La variable A es mayor o igual a la variable B.
a. para
To my surprise, he did not recognize me.Para mi sorpresa, él no me reconoció.
a. por
Here's to the birthday girl! Cheers!¡Por la cumpleañera! ¡Salud!
a. a
Turn to the left to exit.Gira a la izquierda para salir.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I learned to drive when I was 17.Aprendí a manejar a los 17 años.
We need to work faster.Tenemos que trabajar más rápido.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I didn't want to tell you but I felt I had to.No quería decírtelo pero me vi obligada a hacerlo.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.Es mi fiesta y lloraré si quiero.
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