para

Spanish

preposition
Definitions
  • for, to expressing a recipient
  • to, in order to, so, for expressing the intended purpose of an action
  • by, due, due on, due by expressing a deadline
  • for expressing contrast from what is expected
  • for, to, in one's opinion, as far as one is concerned expressing an opinion, perception or perspective
  • for expressing using one's efforts for a group or an authority figure such as a sports team or a company/boss

Etymology

Inherited from Latin pro (for, before, forwards, forward, in favour of, on behalf of, for the sake of).

Origin

Latin

pro

Gloss

for, before, forwards, forward, in favour of, on behalf of, for the sake of

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