preposition - para  



Gramática
Some uses of the preposition para:

To express the idea of "in my opinion"

    Para mí, el carro verde es mejor.
    In my opinion, the green car is better.

    Para Luis, el rojo es el máximo.
    In Luis's opinion, the red one is the best.

To indicate the place toward which someone is going

    Voy para Oaxaca.
    I am going to Oaxaca.

    Salimos para la tienda a las doce.
    We left for the store at twelve.

Gramática

To convey the time limit of a particular action

    Tendrás que terminar para lunes.
    You'll have to finish by Monday.

    Quiero las fotos para las tres.
    I want the pictures by three.

Para + Infinitive: "In order to" and the expression of purpose

    Para sacar buenas notas hay que estudiar.
    To get good grades you have to study.

    Estos zapatos son buenos para bailar.
    These shoes are good for dancing.

To express suitability

    Los vestidos son para las mujeres.
    Dresses are for women.

    Este tornillo es para mi bicicleta.
    This screw is for my bike.

Sentences

¡Me voy para arriba!
I'm on my way up!

¿Cuál es el peso correcto para mí?
What is my optimal weight?

Nunca salimos para nada.
We don't go out for anything

El presidente promete terminar para 2050 el trabajo infantil.
The president promises to end child labor by 2050.

Hay ayuda para las familias con pocos recursos.
There is help for families with limited resources.

Como hago para sacar una mancha de vino tinto de mis muebles?
How do I remove a red wine stain from my clothes?

Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia.
To dance the "bamba" one needs to be graceful.

¿Qué páginas confiables me recomiendan para comprar por internet?
Which trustworthy websites would you recommend when buying via internet?

Tome medidas de precaución cuando realice la prueba para evitar problemas.
Take precautionary measures when you do the test to avoid problems.

Para las mujeres, es muy importante sentirnos bellas.
For women, it is very important that we feel beautiful.

Quiero comprar un amplificador para mi auto.
I want to buy an amplifier for my car.

Notes for the Tutor

  • The student should repeat these simple sentences to practice vocabulary and improve pronunciation.
  • The tutor should help the student form his or her own sentences to practice using PARA correctly.
  • Suggested Homework:The student should prepare 5 sentences or more using PARA correctly.

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