para no

so as not to

Usages of para no

• Uso un temporizador en el móvil para no alargar demasiado cada sesión de meditación.: I use a timer on my phone so as not to prolong each meditation session too much.
• Apago el móvil por la noche para no distraerme antes de dormir.: I turn off my phone at night so as not to get distracted before sleeping.
• Es mejor que llegues diez minutos antes a la entrevista para no ponerte nerviosa.: It’s better that you arrive ten minutes early to the interview so you don’t get nervous.
• Hoy hablo poco en la reunión para no tener dolor de garganta.: Today I speak little in the meeting so I don’t get a sore throat.
• Guarda la agenda en la mochila para no olvidarla.: Keep the planner in the backpack so you don’t forget it.
• Prefiero escuchar el podcast con auriculares para no distraer a nadie.: I prefer to listen to the podcast with headphones so as not to distract anyone.
• Guarda el rotulador en el cajón para no perderlo.: Keep the marker in the drawer so you don’t lose it.
• Quiero llegar temprano al aeropuerto para no perder el vuelo.: I want to get to the airport early so as not to miss the flight.
• Siempre guardo el monedero y el ticket en el mismo bolsillo para no perder nada.: I always keep my coin purse and the receipt in the same pocket so I don’t lose anything.
• Mi abuela me enseñó a desatar los cordones despacio para no romperlos.: My grandmother taught me to untie the laces slowly so as not to break them.
• Pongo un recordatorio en el móvil para no olvidar la cita.: I set a reminder on my phone so I do not forget the appointment.
• Antes de salir, reviso la lista de la compra en el móvil para no olvidar nada.: Before going out, I check the shopping list on my phone so I don’t forget anything.

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