Usage examples of "For" in English with translation to Portuguese

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Tom was detained for questioning. Tom foi detido para interrogatório.
A penny for your thoughts. Um centavo pelos teus pensamentos.
She writes music for a living. Ela escreve música como trabalho.
Tom cried for an hour. Tom chorou durante uma hora.
As for me, I like this better. Quanto a mim, eu gosto mais deste aqui.
What does he do for a living O que ele faz pra viver
She is cooking for him. Ela está cozinhando para ele.
Be quiet for a moment. Fique quieto por um momento.
I took the fact for granted. Assumi o fato como verdadeiro.
Where were you for the whole afternoon? Onde você esteve durante toda a tarde?
For my part, I don't like this picture. Quanto a mim, não gosto dessa foto.
What on earth do you want six copies of the same book for? Pra que diabos você quer seis cópias do mesmo livro?
Tom was late for dinner. Tom estava atrasado para o jantar.
sorry for the inconvenience caused Peço-lhe que aceite as minhas desculpas pelo incómodo que lhe possa ter causado
What is the English for "kaisha"? Como é "kaisha" em inglês?
I talked with her for an hour. Conversei com ela durante uma hora.
As for me, I will not approve of the plan. Quanto a mim, eu não aprovarei o plano.
40 dollars for seven days. Quarenta dólares para sete dias.
Thanks for picking me up Obrigado por me pegar
Prejudices are what fools use for reasons. Os preconceitos são os que os tontos usam como razões.
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