Para/Por Flashcards
The place where someone is going
Para
I’m heading for work now.
A place where moving is going on.
Por
He is walking in/through/around the room.
The time limit of an action; deadline
Have the work ready by/for Monday.
A place of a temporary stop.
Por
Stop by my house at 7
Purpose when followed by an infinitive; in order to
Para
Im working to/in order to earn money
The duration of an action
Por
We worked for 7 hours
Suitability
Para
You’re perfect for the job!
Something still needed to be done when followed by estar
Por
I have a lot yet to do.
Destination/recipient
Para
I cut out this ad for you.
Inclination towards something
Por
I have a passion for music.
Use followed by a noun
Para
This paper is for your answers
Gratitude and apology
Por
I’m thankful for my work.
Emotion as the result of actions
Para
I was happy to hear that you got the job.
Cause/reason , because of/due to
Por
She wasn’t hired for lack of sleep.
An infinitive introduced by estar, something soon to be done
Para
The bus is about to arrive
Motive
Por
We study for our grades.
Considering / for
Para
He works well considering / for his age.
Price or exchange of one thing or another
Por
I bought this bike for a song
In the opinion of/to/for
Para
For me, the best part is the people
Vague position
Por
The guys are around here somewhere.
Periods within the24 hour day.
Por
My interview is in the morning
Introduce the agent in a passive structure
Por
The book was written by my aunt
For the sake of/ on behalf of
Por
