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Por Vs. Para
‘For’ In English
In the English language, the word for is used in different ways.
Examples: • This is for you. • We went to the mall for a new suit. • They vacationed in Europe for three
months.
Por and Para
• In the Spanish language, there are also different ways to translate the word for.
• Por and para often express the meaning ‘for’. – However, each word has a separate use. – They are not interchangeable ! – They sometimes express words other than ‘for’.
Uses of Por
Gratitude or apology • Gracias por su
ayuda. Thanks for your
help.
• Compró el vestido
por treinta dólares. She bought the
dress for thirty dollars.
The preposition por is used to express:
Exchange or sales
More Uses of Por “On behalf of”,
“in favor of” • Yo trabajé por ella
porque ella no pudo. I worked for her
(on her behalf) because she couldn’t.
“Because of” • No puedo ir por la
lluvia. I can’t go because
of the rain.
More Uses of Por Reason for an errand; “to go get”
• Voy a la tienda por leche. I go to the store for (to get)
milk.
•Viajó en Europa por dos meses. He traveled in Europe for two months.
Duration of time
Uses for Por Other than For Passive voice • El libro fue escrito
por Shakespeare. The book was
written by Shakespeare.
Motion (by, through, along, around)
• El pájaro voló por la ventana. The bird flew through
the window.
More Uses Besides ‘For’ Methods of
communication or travel
• Viajamos por avión. – We travel by plane.
• Vas a escuela por la
mañana. – You go to school in
the morning.
General Time
More Uses Besides For
Velocity, frequency, and proportion • Come en el restaurante dos veces por
semana. He eats in the restaurant two times per
week.
Uses for Para The preposition para is used to express: Destination • Viajamos para Francia en febrero.
We travel to France in February.
Purpose; “intended for” •Esta medicina es para su tos. This medicine is for your cough.
Uses of Para A recipient • Este regalo es para
mi madre. This gift is for my
mom.
• Necesito tu
informe para el lunes. I need your paper
by Monday.
A deadline
More Uses of Para A contrast or opinion
• Para mí, la película es muy buena. – In my opinion, the movie is very good.
• Para un nuevo director, hace un buen trabajo. – For a new principal, he does a good job.
Por or Para Before an Infinitive
Por + infinitive • An action not yet
completed • El autobús está por
salir. The bus has yet to
leave.
Para + infinitive • “In order to” • Para llegar
temprano, manejó rápidamente. – In order to arrive
early, he drove fast.
Por and Para mean separate things when they appear before an infinitive of a verb.
“¿Por qué?” or “¿Para qué?”
• Por qué is used to ask: – Why? (for what
reason)
• Para qué is used to ask: – Why? (for what
purpose)
Questions and Responses
• ¿Por qué hiciste la tarea? For what reason did you
do your homework? (Why?)
• Porque es un requisito. Because it is required.
• ¿Para qué hiciste lau tarea? – For what purpose did
you do your homework?(What’s the expected outcome?
• Para recibir buenas notas. In order to get good
grades.
Por ParaGratitude/ Apology DestinationVelocity/ Frequency Purpose Motion RecipientExchange DeadlineOn behalf of ComparisonLength of Time "In order to"Communication/ TravelReason for errandPassive VoiceGeneral TimeYet to be done
Movement
Va por el parque Va para el parque
PRACTIQUEMOS “Let’s Practice”
• Ellos caminan (por, para) el parque. • (Por, Para) mí, las rosas azules son bonitas. • Juanita va de compras (por, para) la noche. • Necesito el dinero (por, para) mañana. • Vas a la tienda (por, para) huevos. • Vas a la tienda (por, para) comprar huevos.
More Sample Sentences • Ellos viajaron (por, para) Madrid. • Vendió el coche (por, para) $5,000. • Nadamos (por, para) dos horas. • Viajaban (por, para) tren. • Compré un collar (por, para) mi mamá.
Translations • They went to the mall three times per week. • I bought the watch for her because she couldn’t go
to the store. • He walks in the morning. • I couldn’t eat the food because of my allergies.
(alergias) • This money is for my new car.
¡Ahora saben usar Por y Para!