Uses of por/para Flashcards
1
Q
What are the uses of the preposition por?
A
- to indicate movement (through, along, around, by, about)
- to express time and duration (during, for)
- to indicate velocity, frequency and proportion (per)
- to show support for something (for, in favor of)
- to introduce an agent after a passive verb (by)
- to indicate a means of transportation (by)
- to express gratitude or an apology (for)
- to express cause or reason (because of)
- to do something for someone (on behalf of)
- to indicate movement (through, along, around, by, about)
- to express time and duration (during, for)
- to indicate velocity, frequency and proportion (per)
- to show support for something (for, in favor of)
- to introduce an agent after a passive verb (by)
- to indicate a means of transportation (by)
- to express gratitude or an apology (for)
- to express cause or reason (because of)
- to do something for someone (on behalf of)
2
Q
What are the uses of the preposition para?
A
- to indicate purpose (in order to, for the purpose of)
- to show who is the recipient of something (for, directed to)
- to express direction of a specific place (to)
- to indicate a specific time (for, by)
- to express an unexpected contrast (for)
3
Q
for what purpose
A
para qué propósito/para qué
4
Q
in favor/show support of
A
por
5
Q
by (transportation)
A
por
6
Q
for (gratitude)
A
por
7
Q
on behalf of
A
por
8
Q
because of
A
pr - or casua de
9
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that’s why/therefore
A
por eso - literally translated ‘because of that’
