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The Uses of Por and Para

Learn the distinct uses of por and para as prepositions in Spanish, from indicating time or motive to communication and purpose. Master their differences with examples on how to use por and para correctly.

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The Uses of Por and Para

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  1. The Uses of Por and Para Page 376 – Avancemos 2

  2. The Uses of Por and Para • Both por and para are prepositions and their usages are quite different.

  3. Use por to indicate: • Length of time or distance • Estuvieron discutiendo por una hora. • Place where an action takes place • Ayer caminamos por el parque. • An exchange • Cambiamos la silla vieja por una nueva. • Reason or motive • Se pelearon por un programa de televisión.

  4. Use por to indicate: • Substitution or action on someone´s behalf • Los padres hacen mucho por sus hijos. • Means of communication / transportation • Ayer hablé con Analia por teléfono.

  5. Also use por in certain expressions: • Por ejemplo • Por la mañana (tarde, noche) • Por favor • Por eso • Por lo general • Por primera (segunda, tercera) vez • Por supuesto

  6. Use para to indicate: • Purpose (in order to) • Salí temprano para ver a mis amigos. • Destination • En unos minutos nos vamos para la playa. • A point in time, deadline • Debemos terminar el trabajo para el lunes. • Use, purpose • Las tijeras sirven para cortar. • Opinion • Para mí, no hay nada mejor que viajar.

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