Meaning & Definition
noun
A member of a military parachute unit.
The para jumped from the plane at a high altitude.
Short for paramedic.
The para arrived quickly to assist the injured.
abbreviation
Short for 'paragraph' in writing.
Please refer to para 3 of the document for more details.
preposition
Used to indicate the purpose of something.
She went to the store para comprar pan.
Used to indicate a recipient of something.
He bought a gift para su madre.
Used to indicate a comparison.
Para un niño, es muy alto.
Etymology
From Spanish, meaning 'for' or 'to'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
para colmo:
to top it all off
Slang Meanings
Shortened term for 'parasitic', referring to someone who lives off others.
He's such a para, always borrowing money and not paying back.
Referring to an undercover or hidden practice.
That dude is para, working behind the scenes.