Por vs. Para Flashcards
To express gratitude or apology: “Gracias ___ la ayuda.”
por
For velocity, frequency or proportion: “Voy al restaurante 5 veces ___ semana.”
por
To indicate destination: “El hombre sale ___ Madrid.”
para
In passive constructions: “El libro fue escrito ___ Dr. Suess.”
por
To show the purpose or use of a thing: “El vaso es ___ agua.”
para
Meaning “through,” “along,” “by” or “in the area of”: “Caminamos ___ el parque.”
por
When talking about exchange, including sales: “Ella me dio 10 dolares ___ el libro.”
por: “She gave me 10 dollars for the book.”
To express a length of time: “Yo camine ___ 2 horas.”
por
To mean “in order to” or “for the purpose of”: “___ aprender espanol, tienes que practicar mucho.”
para
To indicate a recipient: “El regalo es ___ ti.”
para
For means of communication or transportation: “Ella viaja ___ tren.”
por
