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pa'

to, for, so that, in order to

ˈp a → para
preposition Rare #39,155
to, for, so that, in order to Colloquial, nonstandard spelling of para, common in speech and informal writing.
SP: Salimos pa' la playa temprano.
EN: We’re leaving for the beach early.
Forms of para
parapa'

Peñas, pa'la niña.

Rocks, for the girl.

— Nazarín (1959)

Lo que tiene pa'decir esta pobre madre.

What this poor mother has to say.

— Nazarín (1959)

Cállense, pa'todos hay.

Quiet down, there's enough for everyone.

— Nazarín (1959)

O quite esas rejas pa'que entre aire.

Or take those bars off so some air can get in.

— Nazarín (1959)

¿Y qué he de hacer pa'matar a esa mala hierba, padre?

And what do I have to do to kill that weed, Father?

— Nazarín (1959)

Pa'que se suba.

So it can go up.

— Nazarín (1959)

Toma, pa'que hagas más fuego.

Here, to get the fire going.

— Nazarín (1959)

Mañana a las once salgo pa'tu pueblo.

Tomorrow at eleven, I'm heading to your town.

— Nazarín (1959)

Sounds similar to

ya ˈʝ a la l a va ˈb a da ˈd a ja ˈx a bah ˈb a