Por and Para Flashcards
Expressing movement along, through, around, by or about
Ex: I walked through the streets of the city.
Por
Denoting a time or duration when something occurs
Ex: We’re traveling for three weeks.
Por
Expressing the cause (not the purpose) of an action
Ex: I fell down because of the snow.
Por
Meaning Per or percent
Por
Meaning supporting or in favor of
Ex: We work for human rights.
Por
Introducing the agent of an action after a passive verb
Ex: It was written by Bob Woodward.
Por
Indicating means of transportation
Ex: I will travel by plane.
Por
Meaning for the purpose of or in order to
Ex: In order to dance the bamba you need a little grace.
Para
With a noun or pronoun as object, meaning for the benefit of or directed to
Ex: It’s for you.
Para
Meaning to or in the direction of when referring to a specific place
Ex: I’m heading to Europe.
Para
Meaning by or for when referring to a specific time
Ex: We’re going to my mother’s for the weekend.
Para
