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Por

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Por is generally seen as the exchange or movement between two points; cause, motive, reason

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on behalf of, for the sake of

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*Example: Los soldados creían que luchaban por su libertad.

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in search of

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*Example: Nos mandaron a la tienda por pan y leche.

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instead of, in place of

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*Example: A la pobre Julia le dieron gato por perro.

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through, along, around

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*Example: Nos caminamos por el parque.

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for+time, around+time, during+time

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*Example: Trabajaron sólo por dos o tres horas.

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times (multiplication)

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*Example: Cuatro por cinco son veinte.

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in exchange for

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*Example: Le pagamos ciento noventa mil dólares por la casa.

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by

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*Example: La casa fue fabricada por Brad.

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manner, by means of

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*Example: Lo llamaron por teléfono movil.

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almost, trying to

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*Example: El coche está por arrancar.

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per hour, per day

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*Example: Ganan ocho dólares por hora.

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