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    Para (en. For)

    /ˈpaɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    preposition
    Indicates the purpose or aim of an action.
    Studies to learn.
    Estudia para aprender.
    It is used to indicate the recipient of something.
    This gift is for you.
    Este regalo es para ti.
    Indicates the deadline by which something must be completed.
    The work is for tomorrow.
    El trabajo es para mañana.
    It is used to express comparison.
    For a child, he is very tall.
    Para ser un niño, es muy alto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'para' meaning 'for' or 'next to'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    forever
    Indicates that something will last indefinitely.
    para siempre
    for nothing
    Means 'in no way' or 'absolutely not'.
    para nada
    to top it off
    It is used to indicate an excess or a negative addition.
    para colmo

    Related Words

    paraphrase
    To repeat something in different words.
    parafrasear
    paradigm
    Example or pattern that serves as a reference.
    paradigma

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to someone who is indecisive.
    That guy is very 'for', he doesn't know what to do.
    Ese chico es muy 'para', no sabe qué hacer.
    Used in the sense of preparing something.
    I am 'for' making the food.
    Estoy 'para' hacer la comida.