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  1. Portuguese (Portugal)
  2. /Purpose and consequence clauses (de modo a, de forma a)
  3. /de forma a

de forma a

de forma a
so as to
From Lesson 401:Purpose and consequence clauses (de modo a, de forma a)·Portuguese (Portugal)

Usages of de forma a

A cadeira é ergonómica de forma a proteger a coluna.
The chair is ergonomic so as to protect the spine.
Precisas de descansar os olhos de forma a evitar a fadiga.
You need to rest the eyes so as to avoid fatigue.
É aqui que precisas de elevar o teclado de forma a aliviar a dor.
It is here that you need to elevate the keyboard so as to relieve the pain.
O teclado ergonómico é útil de forma a não prejudicar o pulso.
The ergonomic keyboard is useful so as not to harm the wrist.
Foi na secretária que ele colocou o apoio de forma a elevar o ecrã.
It was on the desk that he placed the support so as to elevate the screen.

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