Usages of para
Hoy haré una transferencia desde mi cuenta para pagar el alquiler.
Today I will make a bank transfer from my account to pay the rent.
Puede que la fontanera vuelva mañana para revisar la tubería otra vez.
The plumber might come back tomorrow to check the pipe again.
En el ayuntamiento me dijeron que para renovar el carné necesito una fotocopia.
At city hall they told me that to renew the ID card I need a photocopy.
El enchufe está arriba, así que pongo la silla debajo para enchufar el portátil.
The outlet is up high, so I put the chair underneath to plug in the laptop.
Sigo leyendo novelas en español en la biblioteca para ampliar mi vocabulario.
I keep reading novels in Spanish in the library to expand my vocabulary.
Saco el móvil del bolsillo para enviar un mensaje.
I take the phone out of my pocket to send a message.
Test yourself: What does para mean?
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