Por vs. Para Flashcards
1
Q
To indicate destination
A
Para
2
Q
“In order to”
A
Para
3
Q
To “infinitive” of verb
A
Para
4
Q
For a recipient
A
Para
5
Q
To indicate contrast from what is expected
A
Para
6
Q
To indicate the use or purpose of a thing
A
Para
7
Q
To be about to do something
A
Estar para
8
Q
To express deadline
A
Para
9
Q
An action that remains to be completed, “la cena está ___ cocinar”
A
Por (dinner is yet to be cooked)
10
Q
To express cause or reason
A
Por
11
Q
To express and undetermined or general time, “during”
A
Por
12
Q
Something done BY someone or something, passive constructions
A
Por
13
Q
El libro fue escrito ___ Oscar
A
Por (the book was written BY Oscar)
14
Q
Method of communication or travel (talk on the phone, travel by train)
A
Por (hablar por celular, viajar por tren)
15
Q
“On behalf of”, “in favor of”
A
Por
