Por vs. Para Flashcards
Know the difference
1
Q
Motion or general location (around, through, along, by)
A
Por
2
Q
Duration of an action (for, during, in)
A
Por
3
Q
Means by something is done (by, by the way, by means)
A
Por
4
Q
Support (in support, in favor, for)
A
Por
5
Q
Object of search (for, in search of)
A
Por
6
Q
Reason or cause of action (because of, on behalf of)
A
Por
7
Q
Exchange or substitution (for, in exchange for)
A
Por
8
Q
Unit of measure (per, by)
A
Por
9
Q
Passive voice (by)
A
Por
10
Q
Destination (toward, in the direction of)
A
Para
11
Q
Deadline or specific time (by, for)
A
Para
12
Q
Purpose or goal (verb: in order to, noun: for use for)
A
Para
13
Q
Recipient (for)
A
Para
14
Q
Comparison (for, considering)
A
Para
15
Q
Employment or job (for)
A
Para
