para no

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. so as not to
No te dije que habíamos tenido un accidente para no preocuparte.I didn't tell you we'd had an accident so as not to worry you.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Fingió estar enfermo para no tener que ir a la fiesta.He pretended to be ill so he wouldn't have to go to the party.
Es mejor que los llames y les digas que no vas a poder ir para no quedar mal.You'd better call them and tell them that you won't be able to go so you don't make a bad impression.
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