Por Vs Para Flashcards
What is the primary use of ‘por’ in Spanish?
‘Por’ is used to express reasons, causes, or motivations.
What is the primary use of ‘para’ in Spanish?
‘Para’ is used to express purposes, goals, or destinations.
True or False: ‘Por’ can be used to indicate duration of time.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘Voy a la tienda ____ comprar pan.’
‘para’
What does ‘por’ indicate in the phrase ‘gracias por tu ayuda’?
It indicates gratitude for a reason or cause.
In which context would you use ‘para’ instead of ‘por’?
When indicating a deadline or a specific goal.
Choose the correct option: ‘Este regalo es ____ ti.’ (for you)
‘para’
True or False: ‘Para’ can be used for expressing exchanges.
False
What does ‘por’ express in the context of ‘caminar por el parque’?
It indicates movement through a place.
Fill in the blank: ‘Estudio español ____ viajar a España.’
‘para’
Which preposition would you use to express a reason for an action: ‘por’ or ‘para’?
‘por’
What is the meaning of ‘por eso’ in English?
‘That’s why.’
Choose the correct option: ‘Pago diez dólares ____ este libro.’ (for this book)
‘por’
True or False: ‘Para’ can indicate a recipient.
True
What is the significance of ‘por’ in ‘vivo por mis hijos’?
It indicates a motivating reason or cause.
Fill in the blank: ‘El proyecto es ____ mañana.’
‘para’
Which preposition is used for expressing a duration of time?
‘por’
What is the meaning of ‘para siempre’ in English?
‘Forever.’
Choose the correct option: ‘Hago ejercicio ____ mi salud.’ (for my health)
‘para’
True or False: ‘Por’ is used to express an action done in exchange.
True
In the phrase ‘por la mañana’, what does ‘por’ indicate?
It indicates a time of day.
Fill in the blank: ‘Este regalo es ____ Juan.’
‘para’
Which preposition would you use in the context of ‘por la tarde’?
‘por’
What does ‘para’ indicate in ‘estoy aquí para ayudarte’?
It indicates the purpose of being there.