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"To" is a preposition which is often translated as "a", and "so that" is a phrase which is often translated as "para que". Learn more about the difference between "to" and "so that" below.
to(
tu
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (as far as)
a. hasta
I would run to your house right now just to see you!¡Correría hasta tu casa ahora mismo solo para verte!
a. por
The birth ratio is 107 boys to 100 girls.La proporción de nacimientos es de 107 niños por 100 niñas.
9. (in toasts)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word 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. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word 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.
so that(
so
thaht
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. para que
I will give you money so that you can buy me a ticket.Te voy a dar dinero para que me puedas comprar un boleto.
b. a fin de que
I want to get married so that we can start a new life together.Quiero casarme a fin de que podamos empezar una nueva vida juntos.
