Para
Example: Eu comprei um presente para você.
Definition
"Para" is a Portuguese preposition used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient, as in the phrase "Eu comprei um presente para você," meaning someone bought a gift intended for another person.
Etymology
The Portuguese word "para" comes from the Latin preposition "parare," which means to prepare or arrange. Over time, it evolved in Portuguese to serve various functions related to direction, purpose, or recipient. Did you know that "para" is one of the most versatile prepositions in Portuguese?
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