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/ˈpaɾa/

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Translation

for, in order to

Word origin

A contraction of older Spanish pora, from Latin pro ('for, on behalf of') and ad ('to, towards').

Origin
Latin
Root
pro ad

Examples

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This present is for you.

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I study a lot in order to get a good mark in the exam.

Barcelona .

We are leaving for Barcelona tomorrow.

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I bought flowers for my mother for her birthday.

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I need a spanner to fix the bicycle.

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