Introduction
Introducción
por and para can both translate as for in English. However, they are used differently.
Por can also often be translated as by. It is used in the following ways:
mathematics
porciento - percent; 4 por 2 - 4 by 2
time
estaba por tres horas - he was here for three hours
motion
venimos por tren - we came by train
and support
estoy por la paz - I'm for peace.
Para, in most circumstances, can be translated as in order to. It is used in the following ways:
implying a purpose.
Estudio para tener exito - I study in order to have success.
referencing a destination
Se va para Argentina - She's going to Argentina.
You can also check the prepositions lessons for more information.
Por can also often be translated as by. It is used in the following ways:
mathematics
porciento - percent; 4 por 2 - 4 by 2
time
estaba por tres horas - he was here for three hours
motion
venimos por tren - we came by train
and support
estoy por la paz - I'm for peace.
Para, in most circumstances, can be translated as in order to. It is used in the following ways:
implying a purpose.
Estudio para tener exito - I study in order to have success.
referencing a destination
Se va para Argentina - She's going to Argentina.
You can also check the prepositions lessons for more information.
Vocabulary
Vocabulario
por
on behalf of
by
for
Phrases
Frases
Está para la casa.
It's for the house.
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