Para que...

So that... / In order that...

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Notes & Usage:

Expresses purpose. Always followed by the subjunctive when the subjects are different. One of the most common subjunctive triggers.

Te lo explico para que lo entiendas bien.

I'm explaining it to you so that you understand it well.

Habla más despacio para que todos puedan seguirte.

Speak more slowly so that everyone can follow you.

Lo hizo para que nadie supiera lo que había pasado.

She did it so that nobody would know what had happened.

Te lo explico para que entiendas.

I explain it to you so that you understand.

Cierra la puerta para que no entre el frío.

Close the door so that the cold doesn't come in.

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