Portuguese · word
para
to
/ˈpa.ɾɐ/preposition
Meanings
- preposition · A1
Used to show the destination, goal, or direction of movement.
Eles viajaram para São Paulo ontem à noite.
- preposition · A1
Used to indicate the recipient, beneficiary, person affected, or scheduled time.
Eu comprei este presente para meu amigo.
- conjunction · A2
Used to express the purpose, objective, or goal of an action.
Ela estuda bastante para aprender português rápido.
Appears in 29 scenarios
Buy a train ticketAsk for a one-way ticket to another city at the counter. Find your train platformAsk station staff which platform your train leaves from. Greet a colleagueSay good morning to your coworker and ask how they are doing. Talk about your jobTell someone what you do for a living. Apologize in a crowdSay excuse me and apologize after bumping into someone. Decline a receiptTell the cashier you do not need a paper receipt.
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