just to kill time

just to kill time
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. solo para pasar el rato
I started learning to knit when I was in prison, just to kill time.Empecé a aprender a tejer cuando estaba en la prisión, solo para pasar el rato.
b. pasar el rato solo
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I went to the bookstore just to kill time, and I ended up spending all afternoon there.Fui a la librería para pasar el rato solo y terminé pasando toda la tarde allí.
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