Por vs Para phrases Flashcards
To internalize the uses of por and para
thank you for
Gracias por
for the winter
Explain the use of por and para.
por/ para el invierno
Por: since ‘the winter’ would be a period of time, por is used to indicate a duration of time.
Para: to indicate something (such as a pair of boots) are specifically designed/ bought to prepare for winter.
two times every week
dos veces por semana
I pass by the park everyday.
Yo paso por el parque todos los días
strolling around
pasear por
walking through
caminar por
therefore
por eso
in the morning
por la mañana
My father works for the government.
Mi padre trabaja para el gobierno.
para emphasises the relationship between my father and the government
four times a day.
cuatro veces por día
por emphasises the frequency of the thing being mentioned.
known/well-known for
conocido/a por
I don’t have glasses for wine.
No tengo vasos para vino.
para is used to indiciate the purpase of the glasses, which is for wine drinking.
We have to finish the homework by tomorrow.
Tenemos que terminar la tarea para mañana.
Deadline of a situation
Finally
Por fin
of course!
por supuesto!
The gift is for her.
El regalo es para ella.
for now
por ahora
A table for two.
Una mesa para dos.
excited about
emocionado con
You cannot use a calculator for the exam.
Explain why por or para is chosen!
No puedes usar la calculadora
por/para
el examen.
por: the reason behind the prohibitation of the calculator is because it is an exam.
para: the purpose of the rule is to prevent one from using the calculator to assist oneself
What are your credentials for the job?
Cuales son sus credenciales para el empleo?
“para” is used to indicate the purpose or goal of the credentials – they are meant to qualify or make the person suitable for the job.
Only for external use
sólo para uso externo
“para” is used to specify the purpose or intended use of the product. It indicates that the product is designed or recommended exclusively for external application.
over there
por allí
Hay algún cargo ____ llamadas locales?
Are there any charges for local calls?
por
Are there any charges for local calls? (financial transaction/ exchange)
para is not applicable here.
Usted puede ser elegible ____ libertad supervisada
You may be eligible for supervised release.
para
para is used as it means that the purpose for obtaining eligibility is to gain supervised release.
Hay un sobrecargo ____
cancelar el cheque.
por/ para
Por: The reason for the surcharge is because of the cancellation of the cheque. Therefore ‘por’ is used.
Para: Would translate to ‘in order to’, as in the surcharge is needed to cancel the cheque.
Prepare for the worst.
Preparar por/para lo peor.
por: the reason for preparation is the expectation or anticipation of a negative outcome.
para: the purpose of the preparation is to prepare oneself for what is to come
The emphasis is different for the 2 sentences.
A love for something.
Un amor por cosa.
For me (as in on my behalf)
por mí
good for your health
bueno para la salud.
para is used as any clause beforehand directly benefits your health. Such as Hacer deporte (To do sports)
Le vamos a dar medicina ____
intravenosa.
por
‘por’ can be used to indicate the means or method by which something is done.
In order to be/ for being
commonly used to express a condition or a comparison.
para ser
go along
to go along the path
ir por
para ir por el camino
pay for university
pagar por universidad
thankful for
agradecida por
Fourtunately
Por suerte
Lo hace ____ correo electrónico
I did it by email.
por
Por: to indicate the means of how somehting is done
Estoy ____ la igualdad de derechas.
I am for equal rights.
por
Por can be used to indicate support for something.
for the first time
por primera vez
fixed phrase like gracias por
therefore
not por eso here
por lo tanto
for a better price
por un precio mejor
on the phone, by phone
por teléfono
I feel for you.
Lo siento por ti.
(to be) going there
I´m going there
ir para allí/allá
Voy para allí/allá
to be younger
not menor que here
más joven que
