para que não durmas
[PAH-rah keh nahw DUR-mahsh]
phrase (conjunction + conjunction + auxiliary verb + verb)
so that you don't sleep; in order that you don't sleep
1. A subordinate clause expressing purpose or intention with a negative condition, indicating that something is done to prevent someone from sleeping
I'll tell you a scary story so that you don't sleep tonight.
Vou contar uma história assustadora para que não durmas esta noite.
2. Can also express consequence or result, implying that an action will have the effect of keeping someone awake
The noise was so loud for you not to sleep.
O barulho foi tão alto para que não durmas.
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