The uses of por and para Flashcards
reason or motive
cause and effect
Tengo un “muffin top” __________ los chocolates.
por
What are por & para?
Both are prepositions.
indicates due date, deadline
La composición es ___________ el viernes.
para
It is used to indicate purpose, a goal.
María entrena ____________ correr un maratón.
para
indicates a substitution
Nos dieron gato ______________ liebre.
por
in order to, a goal
para
What is the basic use of para?
It refers to ending result (aim) of an accion.
on someone’s behave
por
lengh of time
Vivimos en México ______ diez meses.
por
What is the basic meaning of por?
Use to explain the cause or the motive of something.
destination
para
cause and effect
Se peliaron __________ Antonio Banderas.
por
means of communication
por
mode of transportation
Viajamos ___________ autobús.
por
Indicates direction.
Los chicos van _____________ la escuela.
para
