para
BrE /ˈpærə/ AmE /ˈpærə/
preposition en → es
used to show the place or person that is the destination of movement, action, etc.
para, dirigido a
- go/come/walk/run for somebody/something
Collocations para el tren · para la escuela
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I'm going to the shops and then I'll come back home.
Voy a las tiendas y luego volveré para casa.
used to show why something is done or what it is used for
para, con el fin de
- do something for somebody/something
Collocations para estudiar · para trabajar
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She's saving money for her holiday.
Ella está ahorrando dinero para sus vacaciones.
used to show the time when something happens or is planned to happen
para, a las
- arrive/go/leave for somewhere
Collocations para la una · para mañana
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The meeting is scheduled to start at 3 p.m.
La reunión está programada para las tres de la tarde.
used before the subject of a sentence or clause when it is not the main topic but gives extra information about what follows
para, respecto a
- talk/write about something
Collocations para el tema · para la discusión
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I have a question to ask you.
Tengo una pregunta para hacerle.
used before the name of someone or something when it is being replaced by another person or thing
para, en lugar de
- replace somebody/something with/for somebody/something
Collocations para la vacante · para el puesto
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She's going to be replaced by a new manager.
Ella será reemplazada por un nuevo gerente.
used before the name of someone or something when it is being exchanged for another person or thing
para, a cambio de
- exchange somebody/something with/for somebody/something
Collocations para la moneda · para el objeto
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I'll give you this book for that pen.
Le daré este libro a cambio de esa pluma.
used to show the limit or extent of something
para, hasta
- limit something for somebody/something
Collocations para el límite · para la capacidad
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The offer is limited to 50 people.
La oferta está limitada para 50 personas.
used before a statement that contrasts with or contradicts what has just been said
para, en contraste con
- contrast something with/against somebody/something
Collocations para el caso contrario · para la situación opuesta
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She said she was happy, but I think the opposite is true.
Ella dijo que estaba feliz, pero creo que para lo contrario es cierto.