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"Para que" is a form of "para que", a conjunction which is often translated as "so that". "Así que" is a phrase which is often translated as "so". Learn more about the difference between "para que" and "así que" below.
para 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.).
a. so that
Deja tu correo electrónico para que podamos mantenernos en contacto.Leave your email address so that we can stay in touch.
así que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. so
Estaba muy estresado, así que decidí ir al spa para recargar las pilas.I was very stressed, so I decided to go to the spa to recharge my batteries.
