Por Y Para Flashcards
When to use Por, 2
In exchange for:
Lo cambio por otro. -I’ll change it for another.
Lo compré por diez pesos. -I bought it for ten pesos.
When to use Por, 3
For a period of time:
Estudié por dos horas. -I studied for two hours.
Estaré allí por la tarde. -I’ll be there in the afternoon
When to use Por, 4
By or through a place:
When to use Por, 5
By means of/or mode of transportation:
Hablamos por teléfono. -We talked on the telephone.
Siempre viajamos por avión. -We always travel by plane.
When to use Por, 6
In search of:
Preguntamos por él. -We asked about (for) him.
Van por sue amigo. -They’re going to get (for) their friend.
When to use Por, 7
By (with the passive voice):
El libro fue escrito por Cervantes. -The book was written by Cervantes.
When to use Por, 8
A time of day:
El niño salió de la escuela por la tarde.
When to use Por, 9
“Per” (as in three minutes per hour):
Tenemos que leer un libro por mes.
When to use Por, 10
Because of:
Las playas son muy hermosa por su arena blanca.
When to use Para, 1
Toward; for (destination):
Voy para Nueva York. -I’m going to New York.
El libro es para ella. -The book is for her.
When to use Para, 2
For (employer):
Trabajo para mi papá. -I work for my dad.
Trabajó para el gobierno. -He worked for the government.
When to use Para, 3
By (deadline)
Necesito el libro para el lunes. -I need the book for (by) Monday.
When to use Para, 4
(In order) to:
Necesito un boleto para viajar en avión. -I need a ticket in order to travel by airplane.
When to use Para, 5
To be (goal)
Estudio para médico. -I’m studying to be a doctor.
When to use Para, 6
Purpose or intention:
Vino para saber su porvenir.
