Por vs. Para Flashcards
Thanks for the help.
to express gratitude or apology
por
Gracias por la ayuda.
The man left for Madrid.
to indicate destination
para
El hombre salió para Madrid.
This gift is for you.
to indicate a recipient
para
Este regalo es para ti.
I didn’t vote for anyone.
to mean “on behalf of” or “in favor of
por
No voté por nadie.
I prefer to travel by train and speak by phone.
for means of communication or transportation
por
Prefiero viajar por tren y hablar por teléfono.
The train is about to leave.
“estar _____” to express an action that will soon be completed
por
El tren está por salir.
I go to the restaurant five times per week.
to express velocity, frequency and proportion
por
Voy al restaurante cinco veces por semana.
We walk through the park.
(meaning “through,” along,” by” or “in the area of”
por
Caminamos por el parque.
One can see the stars during the night.
to express an undetermined (or general) time, meaning “during”
por
Se puede ver las estrellas por la noche.
I studied for two hours.
to express a length of time
por
Yo studié por dos horas.
For a child, he reads very well.
to express a contrast from what is expected
para
Para un niño, lee muy bien.
I need the dress by Monday.
to express a deadline or specific time
para
Necesito el vestido para el lunes.
He gave me ten dollars for the book.
when talking about exchange, including sales
por
Él me dio diez dólares por el libro.
The glass is for water.
to show the use or purpose of a thing
para
El vaso es para agua.
To make a paella, first sauté the meats.
to mean “in order to” or “for the purpose of”
para
Para hacer una paella, primero dore las carnes.
