para

in order to

Usages of para

• Trabajo en una oficina y, a veces, llevo mi bicicleta para ahorrar tiempo.: I work in an office, and sometimes I take my bicycle in order to save time.
• Para aprovechar mejor cada hora, organiza tus tareas con cuidado.: In order to make better use of each hour, organize your tasks carefully.
• Para colgar ese cuadro, necesito un martillo y un clavo resistente; luego los guardaré en el cajón.: To hang that picture, I need a hammer and a sturdy nail; then I will store them in the drawer.
• Ayer visité el cementerio para dejar flores, y sentí un ambiente muy solemne.: Yesterday I visited the cemetery to leave flowers, and felt a very solemn atmosphere.
• Quiero pintar un arco de colores brillantes en mi habitación, para no olvidar la esperanza que todos necesitamos.: I want to paint a bright-colored arch in my room, so as not to forget the hope we all need.
• Ella busca una jornada más corta para pasar tiempo con su hija.: She is looking for a shorter workday in order to spend time with her daughter.
• Guardo el enjuague bucal en la mochila para no olvidarlo cuando viajo.: I keep the mouthwash in the backpack so I don’t forget it when I travel.
• No quiero usar dinero prestado para pagar la multa.: I don’t want to use borrowed money to pay the fine.
• Me quedo fuera del aula para no interrumpir la clase.: I stay outside the classroom so I don’t interrupt the class.

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