Por vs. Para

Question 1

When is por used?

Answer 1

1. Movement: Motion or a general location
2. Time: Duration of an action
3. Action: Reason or motive for an action
4. Object of a search
5. Means by which something is done
6. Exchange or substitution
7. Unit of measure

Question 2

When is para used?

Answer 2

1. Movement: Destination
2. Time: Deadline or a specific time in the future
3. Action: Purpose or goal + [infinitive]
4. Purpose + [noun]
5. The recipient of something
6. Comparison with others or an opinion
7. In the employment of

Question 3

por aquí

Answer 3

around here

Question 4

por ejemplo

Answer 4

for example

Question 5

por eso

Answer 5

that’s why; therefore

Question 6

por fin

Answer 6

finally