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"Para que" is a form of "para que", a conjunction which is often translated as "so that". "Para" is a form of "para", a preposition which is often translated as "for". Learn more about the difference between "para que" and "para" below.
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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.
para(
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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.).
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.
