1. Por vs Para Flashcards
Rule: to express gratitude or apology
Thanks for the help.
Por
Model: Gracias por la ayuda.
Rule: for multiplication and division
(Two times two equals four.)
Por
Model: Dos por dos son cuatro.
Rule: for velocity, frequency and proportion
I go to the restaurant five times per week.
Por
Model: Voy al restaurante cinco veces por semana.
Rule: meaning “through,” “along,” “by” or “in the area of”
We walk through the park.
Por
Model: Andamos por el parque.
Rule: when talking about exchange, including sales
He gave me ten dollars for the book.
Por
Model: Él me dio diez dólares por el libro.
Rule: to mean “on behalf of,” or “in favor of,”
I didn’t vote for anyone.
Por
Model: No voté por nadie.
Rule: to express a length of time
I studied for two hours.
Por
Model: Yo estudié por dos horas.
Rule: to express an undetermined, or general time, meaning “during”
One can see the stars during the night.
Por
Model: Se puede ver las estrellas por la noche.
Rule: for means of communication or transportation
I prefer to travel by train and speak by phone.
Por
Model: Prefiero viajar por tren y hablar por teléfono.
Rule: in cases of mistaken identity, or meaning “to be seen as”
They take me for crazy.
Por
Model: Me tienen por loco.
Rule: to show the reason for an errand (with ir, venir, pasar, mandar, volver, and preguntar)
I’ll come by for you at eight o’clock.
Por
Model: Paso por ti a las ocho.
Rule: when followed by an infinitive, to express an action that remains to be completed, use por + infinitive
Dinner has yet to be cooked.
Por
Model: La cena está por cocinar.
Rule: to express cause or reason
The man died for lack of water.
Por
Model: El hombre murió por falta de agua.
Rule: “estar para” means to be in the mood, or inclined to do something
I’m in the mood for drinking coffee.
Para
Model: Estoy para tomar café.
Rule: in passive constructions
The book was written by Octavio Paz.
Por
Model: El libro fue escrito por Octavio Paz.
Rule: to indicate destination
The man left for Madrid.
Para
Model: El hombre salió para Madrid.
Rule: to show the use or purpose of a thing
The glass is for water.
Para
Model: El vaso es para agua.
Rule: to mean “in order to” or “for the purpose of”
To make a paella, first sauté the meats
Para
Model: Para hacer una paella, primero dore las carnes.
Rule: to indicate a recipient
This gift is for you.
Para
Model: Este regalo es para ti.
Rule: to express a deadline or specific time
I need the dress by Monday.
Para
Model: Necesito el vestido para el lunes.
Rule: to express a contrast from what is expected
For a child, he reads very well.
Para
Model: Para un niño, lee muy bien.
Rule: “estar para” to express an action that will soon be completed
The girl is about to give birth.
Para
Model: La chica está para dar a luz.
