B1 Spanish grammar
Para Que with the Spanish Subjunctive for Purpose
Purpose uses para plus an infinitive when the subject stays the same and para que plus a subjunctive clause when another subject performs the intended action.
para que subjunctive: Use para que with different subjects
When the main action is intended to cause another person or thing to act, use para que plus subjunctive.
Te escribo para que sepas la verdad.Quick check
I explain it so that they understand.
Use para plus infinitive with one subject
When the same person performs both actions, use para plus an infinitive without que.
Estudio para aprender.Place pronouns inside purpose clauses
Pronouns follow normal subjunctive-clause placement before the conjugated verb; an infinitive can take an attached pronoun.
Te lo dejo para que lo uses.Common mistakes
Te escribo para que sabes la verdad.
Te escribo para que sepas la verdad.
The purpose clause requires subjunctive.
Estudio para que aprender.
Estudio para aprender.
No second subject means no que clause.
Te lo dejo para que useslo.
Te lo dejo para que lo uses.
A pronoun precedes a conjugated subjunctive verb.
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Para que FAQ
What does para que cover?
Purpose uses para plus an infinitive when the subject stays the same and para que plus a subjunctive clause when another subject performs the intended action.
What is the first rule to remember?
When the main action is intended to cause another person or thing to act, use para que plus subjunctive.
What is another important B1 pattern?
When the same person performs both actions, use para plus an infinitive without que.
How can I practise para que subjunctive?
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