#099: Per + infintive
Use the expression, per + infinitive, in order to convey ‘in order to’, a sense of purpose, or an aim or goal:
Devo comprare il pane per fare la prima colazione.
I have to buy bread to make breakfast. ['in order to', conveys a sense of purpose]
Ho bisogno di seguire due corsi per laurearmi.
I need to take two classes to graduate. [aim or goal]
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[...] (with) may combine with the definite article, but this is usage is becoming non-standard. Per (for – has other idiomatic meanings) may combine with the definite article, but this is seen only [...]