Uses of PARA in Spanish
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Uses of PARA in Spanish
“Para” means “for”, “to”, “in oder to” depending on the context.
Usage:
- To indicate destination
Example: el hombre salió para Madrid. (The man left to Madrid)
- To show the use or purpose of a thing
Example: el vaso es para agua. (The cup is for water)
- To mean “in order to” or “for the purpose of”
Example: para hacer paella, primero dore las carnes. (To prepare Paella, first brown the meat)
- To indicate a recipient
Example: este regalo es para ti. (This gift is for you)
- To express a deadline or specific time
Example: necesito el vestido para el lunes. (I need the dress for Monday)
- To express a contrast from what is expected
Example: para ser un niño, lee muy bien. (Despite he is a kid, he can read well)
- “estar para” to express an action that will soon be completed (it’s about to happen)
Example: el tren está para salir. (The train is about to leave)
- To express an opinion
Example: para ellos, eso es fundamental. (For them, that is fundamental)
Some idiomatic expressions with “Para”:
Spanish | English | |
1 | no es para tanto | it’s not a big deal |
2 | no estar para bromas | to be in no mood for jokes |
3 | para comenzar / empezar | to begin with |
4 | para después | for after |
5 | para entonces | by that time |
6 | para luego | for later |
7 | para más | on top of that |
8 | para mi gusto | for my taste |
9 | para otra vez | for another occasion |
10 | para que sepas | just so you know |
11 | para siempre | forever / for good |
12 | para toda la vida | for all your life |
13 | para variar | just for a change |
14 | ser tal para cual | two be two of a kind |
15 | sin qué ni para qué | without rhyme or reason |
16 | y para colmo (de males) | and to top it all (to make matters worse) |
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