PARA Flashcards
The man left for Madrid.
(to indicate destination)
El hombre salió para Madrid.
The glass is for water.
(to show the use or purpose of a thing)
El vaso es para agua.
To make a paella, first sauté the meats.
(to mean “in order to” or “for the purpose of”)
Para hacer una paella, primero dore las carnes.
This gift is for you.
(to indicate a recipient)
Este regalo es para ti.
For a child, he reads very well.
(to express a contrast from what is expected)
Para un niño lee muy bien.
The woman is about to give birth.
(“estar para” to express an action that will soon be completed)
La mujer está para dar a luz.
Juan bought the gift for Maria.
(he bought it to give to her)
Juan compró el regalo para María.
For what purpose do you study Spanish?
(for what purpose)
In order to become a Spanish teacher.
¿Para qué estudias español?
Para ser profesor de español.
