Usages of para que
Guardaré la fruta en la nevera para que se mantenga fresca.
I will store the fruit in the fridge so it stays fresh.
Apunta la cita en tu agenda para que no se te olvide.
Write the appointment in your planner so you don’t forget it.
Mis zapatos están mojados; los dejo fuera para que se sequen.
My shoes are wet; I leave them outside so they can dry.
Antes de que lleguen mis padres, debería preparar la mesa para que todo esté listo.
Before my parents arrive, I should set the table so that everything is ready.
Salgo temprano para que no me cobren de más y para que la sopa siga caliente.
I leave early so they don’t overcharge me and so the soup stays hot.
Test yourself: What does para que mean?
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