No. 77 in Spanish

para

"Para" is a Spanish preposition meaning "for," "to," "in order to," or "by," depending on the context.

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Este regalo es para ti.
This gift is for you.
Indicating the recipient of something.
Trabajo para mejorar mi futuro.
I work to improve my future.
Expressing purpose or goal.
Para ser tan joven, es muy maduro.
For being so young, he is very mature.
Establishing a comparison or evaluation.

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