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Loro sono pronti a tutto pur di raggiungere la fama.

Loro sono pronti a tutto pur di raggiungere la fama.
They are ready for anything just to achieve fame.
From Lesson 452:Extreme purpose (pur di)·Italian

Questions & Answers about Loro sono pronti a tutto pur di raggiungere la fama.

How does pur di change the meaning compared to just using per?
While per simply means 'in order to' (per raggiungere la fama), using pur di adds a sense of extreme purpose or desperation. It translates closer to 'just to,' 'even if it means,' or 'at all costs.' It emphasizes that they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goal.
Why is it pronti a tutto instead of pronti per tutto?
In Italian, 'ready for anything' is a fixed expression: pronto a tutto. Generally, the adjective pronto takes a before a verb (pronti a partire) and per before a noun (pronti per la cena). However, with the pronoun tutto, the preposition a is always used.
Could I use pur di if someone else were achieving the fame?
No, you can only use pur di + infinitive when the subject of both actions is the exact same. Since the main subject is Loro (they), they must also be the ones doing the achieving (raggiungere). If the subjects were different, you would need to use a different structure with a conjugated verb, such as pur che or affinché.
I always mix up fama and fame. How can I remember the difference here?
It is a very common B2 mix-up because they look nearly identical! La fama (ending in -a) means 'fame' or 'reputation,' as seen in this sentence. La fame (ending in -e) means 'hunger.'

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