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A2 Para + infinitive — to express purpose

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To say you do something in order to achieve a goal, use para + infinitive.

Estudio para aprender.I study (in order) to learn.
Voy al gimnasio para estar en forma.I go to the gym to stay fit.
Necesito dinero para viajar.I need money (in order) to travel.

The verb after para stays in the infinitive. See the fuller por vs para guide.

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