para
/paɾa/
The English phrase 'there for' is translated into Spanish as para.
If you want to express 'consequently' or 'as a result' in a formal manner, you should use the phrase En consecuencia instead.
How do you pronounce it?
/paɾa/
Did you know?
- The word para also serves as a clipping of paramilitar, referring to a member of a paramilitary group.
- In some Spanish dialects, para is colloquially shortened to pa in fast or informal speech.
- The word para is also a common verb form in Spanish, meaning 'he/she/it stops' or 'you stop'.
Examples in context
- No siempre voy a estar ahí para ti.I'm not always going to be there for you.This sentence is useful for expressing that you will not always be available for someone using para.Tatoeba #2932135 by marcelostockle, translation #2722262 by Hybrid
- Mi familia está siempre ahí para mí.My family is always there for me.This sentence is useful for stating that one's family is always available for them using para.Tatoeba #4439035 by Shishir, translation #1259731 by CM
- Tengo que estar ahí para mi familia.I have to be there for my family.This sentence is useful for expressing an obligation to be present for one's family using para.Tatoeba #10717362 by ecorralest101, translation #3729879 by CM
- Decidimos posponer la reunión por esa razón.We decided to postpone the meeting for that reason.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel is comforting María after a difficult day.
- DanielLo siento mucho, María.I am so sorry, María.
- MaríaGracias, Daniel, por escucharme.Thank you, Daniel, for listening to me.
- DanielSabes que siempre estoy para ti.You know I am always there for you.
- MaríaSignifica mucho para mí.It means a lot to me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry para, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
