The uses of per
We use the preposition per (for; in order to) in Italian to:
- Express a goal or specify a destination:
Studia per diventare medico.
She is studying to become a doctor.
Anna è partita per Roma questo pomeriggio.
Anna left for Rome this afternoon.
- Indicate a deadline or a due date:
Questo progetto è da fare per venerdì.
This project is to be completed by Friday.
- Express an opinion or speak on behalf of another person:
Per me, questa situazione va risolta al più presto.
In my opinion (literally “for me”), this situation needs to be resolved as quickly as possible.
Ho telefonato per te.
I made the phone call on your behalf.
- Express a means or a method:
Questo libro vi sarà inviato per posta.
This book will be sent to you by post.
- Express a cause or reason:
Il bambino si lamentava per il mal di pancia.
The child was complaining of a stomach ache.
- Express how long something lasts or lasted:
Ho vissuto a Roma per 2 anni.
I lived in Rome for two years.
Mi trasferisco a Madrid per sei mesi.
I'm moving to Madrid for six months.
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