Por and Para uses Flashcards

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1
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gratitude or apology

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multiplication and division

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velocity, frequency and proportion

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meaning; through, along, by

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talking about exchange including sales

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to mean; on behalf of, in favor of

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to express a length of time

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to express an undetermined or general time, meaning-during

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for means of communication or transportation

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in cases of mistaken identity, meaning; to be seen as

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to show the reason for an errand (with ir, venir, pasar, mendar, volver, preguntar

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when followed by an infinitive to express an action that remains to be completed

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to express cause or reason

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“estar por” means to be in the mood, inclined to do something

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in passive constructions

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16
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to indicate destination

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17
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to show the use or purpose of a thing

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18
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to mean; in order to or the purpose of

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19
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to indicate a recipient

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20
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to express a deadline or specific time

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21
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to express a contrast from what is expected

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22
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“estar para” to express an action that will soon be completed

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23
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Opinion

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