para
1. indicating the person or thing that benefits from or is affected by an action
This gift is for you.
Este presente é para você.
2. indicating the purpose or function of something
What is this tool for?
Para que serve esta ferramenta?
3. indicating a duration of time
I worked there for five years.
Trabalhei lá por cinco anos.
4. indicating support or favor towards something
I am for this proposal.
Eu sou a favor desta proposta.
5. in exchange or as payment
He paid 50 dollars for the book.
Ele pagou 50 dólares pelo livro.
6. indicating a reason or cause
She was arrested for theft.
Ela foi presa por roubo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
for all intents and purposes - para todos os efeitos
for the sake of - pelo bem de
for what it's worth - pelo que vale a pena
for now - por enquanto
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