How to use the English preposition FOR in Italian.
Some Italian expressions are different from the usual equivalent of English expression.
Expressing Benefit
Ho comprato dei vestiti per l’estate
I bought some clothes for the summer.
Marta ha organizzato una festa per il compleanno di suo marito
Marta organized a party for her husband’s birthday
Expressing Purpose
Cosa c’è per pranzo?
What’s for lunch?
I miei genitori vengono a cena da noi.
My parents are coming to our house for dinner.
Expressing Cause
I bambini gridano di gioia
The children shout for joy
A che cosa serve?
What is it for?
Expressing Time
Vivo in Italia da 10 anni
I have been living in Italy for 10 years
Ho vissuto in Italia per 10 anni quando ero giovane.
I lived in Italy for 10 years when I was young
Expressing Place
Parto per la Francia.
I’m leaving for France
Il treno sul primo binario parte per Bologna.
The train on the first track leaves for Bologna.
Other Expression
Per esempio
For example
In vendita
For sale
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