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"Para que" is a form of "para que", a conjunction which is often translated as "so that". "Para qué" is a form of "para qué", a phrase which is often translated as "what ... for". Learn more about the difference between "para que" and "para qué" 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 qué(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. what ... for
Si quieres que te deje el carro, tienes que decirme para qué lo necesitas.If you want to borrow my car, you have to tell me what you need it for.
Mira, compré esto porque estaba rebajado. - ¿Qué es y para qué sirve?Look, I bought this because it was reduced. - What is it and what's it for?
b. why
¿Para qué vamos a ir a la playa si está lloviendo?Why should we go to the beach when it's raining?
a. what ... for
Ya no trabajo para esa empresa. - ¿Y para qué empresa trabajas ahora?I don't work for that company any longer. - And what company do you work for now?
