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"Para" is a form of "para", a preposition which is often translated as "for". "Luchar por" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to fight for". Learn more about the difference between "luchar por" and "para" below.
luchar por(
loo
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chahr
pohr
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. to fight for
Nuestro movimiento lucha por los derechos de las minorías.Our movement fights for the rights of the minorities.
para(
pah
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rah
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. for
Lo hice para ti.I did it for you.
Estas vitaminas son para niños.These vitamins are for children.
b. in order to (used before an infinitive)
Para ser salvavidas, tienes que saber nadar muy bien.In order to be a lifeguard, you have to know how to swim really well.
c. to (used before base form)
Le pedí dinero a mi abuela para aprender a cantar.I asked my grandma for money to learn to sing.
