Spanish Grammar/Para

Para is used…

to signify destination

e.g. Mario va para la escuela. – Mario is going to the school.

to show the use or purpose of a thing

e.g. El libro es para estudiar. – The book is for studying.

meaning: "in order to," "for the purpose of"

e.g. Sal de la casa para conocer a amigos. – Leave the house (in order to) make friends.

to indicate a recipient

e.g. Este paquete es para usted. – This package is for you.

to specify a deadline or time

e.g. La tarea debe estar completa para el miércoles. – The homework should be done by Wednesday.

when expressings something contrary to what was expected

e.g. Para un niño es muy intelegente. – For a child, he is very intelligent.

expression: estar + para + infinitive – expresses an action that will soon be completed

e.g. La niña está para cumplir trece años. – The child is about to turn thirteen.

Both para is used in many common expressions and phrases. Here are some good examples: