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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