No. 5 in Portuguese
para
The Portuguese word "para" means "for," "to," or "toward," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Eu comprei flores para ela.
I bought flowers for her.
In this sentence, 'para' is used to indicate the recipient of the action, conveying purpose or benefit.
Ele vai para a escola de bicicleta.
He goes to school by bicycle.
Here, 'para' specifies the destination or direction of movement, functioning to express the goal of travel.
Para aprender bem, é preciso praticar.
To learn well, it is necessary to practice.
In this case, 'para' introduces the purpose or reason behind the action, acting as a conjunction.
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