per
for, through, in order to
Beginner Preposition
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Pronunciation
/per/
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Cultural Note
Per appears in two of the most essential Italian courtesy phrases: 'per favore' (please) and 'per piacere' (please, slightly more formal). Before an infinitive, per means 'in order to,' a construction used constantly in Italian.
📝 Example Sentences
Questo regalo è per te.
This gift is for you.
Studio per imparare.
I study in order to learn.
Per favore.
Please.