How to Say "So That" in Spanish

para que

/ˈpaɾa ke/

The English phrase "so that" is translated into Spanish as para que.

In Spanish, para que is used to express purpose or intention, similar to the English "so that".

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase para que must always be followed by a verb in the subjunctive mood when expressing purpose.

/ˈpaɾa ke/

The word para is also a common command in Spanish, meaning 'stop', derived from the verb 'parar'.
The word para emerged from a blend of two different Latin prepositions, 'prō' and 'ad'.
The phrase para que is so tied to intention that it triggers the subjunctive mood even if the outcome seems certain to the speaker.

Vamos a ayudarlo para que tenga éxito.
Let's help him so that he will succeed.
Tatoeba #570957 by Leono, translation #283919 by CM
Debería atar el perro para que no muerda.
You had better chain up the dog so that he won't bite.
Tatoeba #2141844 by Ankio, translation #239108 by CC
Lo atamos para que así no pudiera escapar.
We tied him up so that he wouldn't be able to escape.
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Estudio mucho para que mis padres estén orgullosos de mí.
I study a lot so that my parents are proud of me.
Trabajo arduamente para que mi proyecto tenga éxito.
I work hard so that my project is successful.
Estudio mucho para que mis amigos no se burlen de mí.
I study a lot so that my friends don't make fun of me.
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Alejandro and Lucía are talking about studying for an exam.

Alejandro

Estudio mucho para que Lucía me ayude.
I study a lot so that Lucía helps me.
Lucía

Claro, lee el libro para que entiendas todo.
Of course, read the book so that you understand everything.
Alejandro

Lo haré para que podamos practicar juntos.
I will do it so that we can practice together.
Lucía

Perfecto, así sacaremos una buena nota.
Perfect, that way we will get a good grade.

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