Usages of para que
Le pago al empleado para que instale el sistema hoy.
I am paying the employee so that he installs the system today.
La sirena suena para que el ladrón huya.
The siren sounds so that the thief flees.
Te doy la contraseña para que actives el sistema.
I give you the password so that you activate the system.
Ponemos el sensor aquí para que detecte el movimiento.
We put the sensor here so that it detects the movement.
Activo el sistema para que suene la sirena.
I activate the system so that the siren sounds.
Dejo la contraseña aquí para que ella lo desactive.
I leave the password here so that she deactivates it.
El sensor activa la alarma para que el ladrón no entre.
The sensor activates the alarm so that the thief does not enter.
Desactivo la cámara para que no grabe el movimiento del intruso.
I deactivate the camera so that it does not record the intruder's movement.
Se llama a la policía para que revise la casa.
The police are called so that they check the house.
Escondemos el sensor para que el ladrón no lo desactive.
We hide the sensor so that the thief does not deactivate it.
Para que el niño no juegue con la tableta, se la quito.
So that the boy does not play with the tablet, I am taking it away from him.
Nos encerraron para que fuéramos por el laberinto.
They locked us in so that we would go through the maze.
Me matriculo hoy para que mi padre esté contento.
I am enrolling today so that my father is happy.
Me matriculo en la asignatura optativa para que me ayudes.
I am enrolling in the elective subject so that you help me.
No deberías saltarte las normas para que ella se fíe de ti.
You shouldn't skip the rules so that she trusts you.
Firma la petición para que podamos difundir el mensaje más rápido.
Sign the petition so that we can spread the message faster.
No traigas solo la pancarta; trabaja para que la iniciativa triunfe.
Don't just bring the banner; work so that the initiative succeeds.
Te explico esto para que puedas concienciar y movilizar a la gente.
I am explaining this to you so that you can raise awareness and mobilize the people.
Busco al conserje para que abra la puerta.
I am looking for the concierge so that he opens the door.
Deberías regar más para que no se nos marchite el helecho.
You should water more so that the fern doesn't wither on us.
Hace un mes que trasplanto los helechos para que no se me ahoguen.
I have been repotting the ferns for a month so they don't drown on me.
El profesor lo ayuda para que supere su timidez.
The teacher helps him so he overcomes his shyness.
La escritora explica todo con sencillez para que lo entendamos.
The writer explains everything with simplicity so we understand it.
El abuelo habla con dulzura para que el niño duerma.
The grandfather speaks with sweetness so the boy will sleep.
El cocinero guarda la fruta en la nevera para que mantenga su frescura.
The cook keeps the fruit in the fridge so it maintains its freshness.
La ingeniera cambia el diseño para que haya menos complejidad.
The engineer changes the design so there is less complexity.
Tapa el cazo para que el agua hierva antes.
Cover the saucepan so that the water boils sooner.
Te lo dije para que lo supieras.
I told you so that you would know.
Mis padres trabajaron mucho para que yo pudiera estudiar.
My parents worked hard so that I could study.
Le dejé las llaves para que entrara cuando quisiera.
I left her the keys so that she could come in whenever she wanted.
Habló despacio para que todos entendieran.
He spoke slowly so that everyone would understand.
Os lo expliqué dos veces para que no hubiera problemas.
I explained it to you guys twice so that there wouldn't be any problems.
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