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.
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