Por vs Para Flashcards
1
Q
Motion or approximate location (through, around, along, by)
A
Por
Ex.
- Luis salió por la ventana = Luis went out through the window
- Enrique va por la calle Juárez = Enrique is going down Juárez street
- Gustavo pasó por el hotel = Gustavo went by the hotel
2
Q
Cause or motive of an action (because of, on account of, on behalf of)
A
Por
Ex.
- Llegamos tarde por la lluvia = we were late because of the rain
- Lo hago por ellos = I do it on their behalf
3
Q
Means, manner, unit of measure (by, for, per)
A
Por
Ex.
- Siempre viajamos por tren = we always travel by train
- Van a 100 kilómetros por hora = they’re going 100km per hour
4
Q
In exchange for
A
Por
Ex. -Te doy 50 dólares por esa cámara = I’ll give you 50 dollars for that camera
5
Q
Period of time during which an action takes place (during, in, for)
A
Por
Ex.
- Ella trabaja por la mañana = she works in the morning
- Va a estar aquí por dos meses = he’s going to be here for 2 months
6
Q
In search of, for
A
Por
Ex.
-Voy a venir por ti a las siete = I’ll come by for you at seven
7
Q
Destination
A
Para
Ex.
- Mañana salgo para San Juan = Tomorrow I am leaving for San Juan
- ¿A qué hora hay autobuses para Rio Piedras? = What time are there buses for Rio Piedras?
8
Q
Goal for a point in the future (by or for a certain time) ie. Deadline
A
Para
Ex.
- Quiero el dinero para el sabado = I want the money for Saturday
- Debo estar allí para el mes de noviembre = I must be there by the month of November
9
Q
Whom or what something is for
A
Para
Ex.
- Compré una mesa para mi cuarto = I bought a table for my room
- Compramos los libros para Fernando = We bought the books for Fernando
10
Q
In order to
A
Para
Ex.
- Necesito mil dólares para pagar el viaje = I need a thousand dollars in order to pay for the trip
- Vamos al teatro para celebrar mi cumpleaños = We are going to the theater (in order) to celebrate my birthday
11
Q
Objective or goal
A
Para
Ex.
-Mi novio estudia para médico = My boyfriend is studying to be a doctor
