Hemos convocado una reunión a fin/con el fin de que nos informen
sobre su viaje.
We have called a meeting so that/in order that they may report to us on
their trip.
Después del terremoto les dieron un préstamo con el objeto de que
reconstruyeran sus viviendas.
After the earthquake they gave them a loan so that/in order that they
might rebuild their homes.
Traerán más policías con el propósito de que controlen a la
muchedumbre durante el partido.
They will bring in more policemen so that/in order that they may
control the crowd during the match.18.2.1 (p. 86)
43.5.6 A fin/con el fin de + infinitive;con el objeto de + infinitive;con el propósito de +
infinitive
Like para, these expressions will be followed by the infinitive when the subjects of the
main verb and that of the complement verb are the same.
Nos reuniremos a fin/con el fin de tomar un acuerdo.
We’ll meet so as to/in order to reach an agreement.
Habrá una asamblea con el objeto de analizar la situación.
There’ll be an assembly so as to/in order to analyse the situation.
Con el propósito de investigar lo que pasaba decidimos contratar un
detective.
So as to/in order to investigate what was happening we decided to hire a
detective.
17.11 (p. 79)
EXPRESSING CAUSE, EFFECT AND PURPOSE 43.5