Por v. Para Flashcards

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Rules for using para

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Destination (for, to)
Purpose, goal, objective
A point of view or opinion
A point of reference or comparison
‘In order to”

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Using para- examples of purpose, goal, objective

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  1. Towards a person, entity or recipient
  2. Thing or event
  3. A point in time or a deadline (for, by)
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Rules for using por (first five)

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Approximate time or duration
(for, during, per)
Manner or means by which things are done
Movement
(along, through, by, via, around)
Exchange
In the place of

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Rules for using por (last five)

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Cause, motivation, benefit
Cause/agent of an action (by)
“Fetch me” rule
Percent - por ciento
For example - por ejemplo

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Using por- examples of cause, motivation, benefit

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Because of
On behalf of
For the sake of

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