Usages of para
Para não aguardarmos muito tempo na fila, convém chegar cedo ao cinema.
In order for us not to wait too long in line, it’s advisable to arrive early at the cinema.
Tem cuidado nas escadas para não te magoares.
Be careful on the stairs so you don't hurt yourself.
Quando estou de mau humor, aviso os meus amigos para não discutirmos por nada.
When I am in a bad mood, I warn my friends so that we don’t argue over nothing.
Para não me distrair durante o estudo, fecho todas as janelas do navegador.
So as not to get distracted while studying, I close all the browser windows.
Eu ponho o telemóvel longe da cama para não o usar de madrugada.
I put my phone far from the bed so I don’t use it at dawn.
Vou repetindo as palavras em voz alta para não me esquecer.
I keep repeating the words out loud so I don’t forget.
Eu uso o spray antes de dormir, para não acordar com o nariz entupido.
I use the spray before sleeping so I don’t wake up with a blocked nose.
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