Por vs Para phrases Flashcards

To internalize the uses of por and para

1
Q

thank you for

A

Gracias por

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2
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for the winter

Explain the use of por and para.

A

por/ para el invierno

Por: since ‘the winter’ would be a period of time, por is used to indicate a duration of time.

Para: to indicate something (such as a pair of boots) are specifically designed/ bought to prepare for winter.

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3
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two times every week

A

dos veces por semana

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4
Q

I pass by the park everyday.

A

Yo paso por el parque todos los días

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5
Q

strolling around

A

pasear por

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6
Q

walking through

A

caminar por

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7
Q

therefore

A

por eso

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8
Q

in the morning

A

por la mañana

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9
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My father works for the government.

A

Mi padre trabaja para el gobierno.

para emphasises the relationship between my father and the government

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10
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four times a day.

A

cuatro veces por día

por emphasises the frequency of the thing being mentioned.

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11
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known/well-known for

A

conocido/a por

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12
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I don’t have glasses for wine.

A

No tengo vasos para vino.

para is used to indiciate the purpase of the glasses, which is for wine drinking.

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13
Q

We have to finish the homework by tomorrow.

A

Tenemos que terminar la tarea para mañana.

Deadline of a situation

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14
Q

Finally

A

Por fin

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15
Q

of course!

A

por supuesto!

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16
Q

The gift is for her.

A

El regalo es para ella.

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17
Q

for now

A

por ahora

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18
Q

A table for two.

A

Una mesa para dos.

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19
Q

excited about

A

emocionado con

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20
Q

You cannot use a calculator for the exam.

Explain why por or para is chosen!

A

No puedes usar la calculadora
por/para
el examen.

por: the reason behind the prohibitation of the calculator is because it is an exam.

para: the purpose of the rule is to prevent one from using the calculator to assist oneself

21
Q

What are your credentials for the job?

A

Cuales son sus credenciales para el empleo?

“para” is used to indicate the purpose or goal of the credentials – they are meant to qualify or make the person suitable for the job.

22
Q

Only for external use

A

sólo para uso externo

“para” is used to specify the purpose or intended use of the product. It indicates that the product is designed or recommended exclusively for external application.

23
Q

over there

A

por allí

24
Q

Hay algún cargo ____ llamadas locales?

Are there any charges for local calls?

A

por

Are there any charges for local calls? (financial transaction/ exchange)

para is not applicable here.

25
Q

Usted puede ser elegible ____ libertad supervisada

You may be eligible for supervised release.

A

para

para is used as it means that the purpose for obtaining eligibility is to gain supervised release.

26
Q

Hay un sobrecargo ____
cancelar el cheque.

A

por/ para

Por: The reason for the surcharge is because of the cancellation of the cheque. Therefore ‘por’ is used.

Para: Would translate to ‘in order to’, as in the surcharge is needed to cancel the cheque.

27
Q

Prepare for the worst.

A

Preparar por/para lo peor.

por: the reason for preparation is the expectation or anticipation of a negative outcome.

para: the purpose of the preparation is to prepare oneself for what is to come

The emphasis is different for the 2 sentences.

28
Q

A love for something.

A

Un amor por cosa.

29
Q

For me (as in on my behalf)

A

por mí

30
Q

good for your health

A

bueno para la salud.

para is used as any clause beforehand directly benefits your health. Such as Hacer deporte (To do sports)

31
Q

Le vamos a dar medicina ____
intravenosa.

A

por

‘por’ can be used to indicate the means or method by which something is done.

32
Q

In order to be/ for being

commonly used to express a condition or a comparison.

A

para ser

33
Q

go along

to go along the path

A

ir por

para ir por el camino

34
Q

pay for university

A

pagar por universidad

35
Q

thankful for

A

agradecida por

36
Q

Fourtunately

A

Por suerte

37
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A
38
Q

Lo hace ____ correo electrónico

I did it by email.

A

por

Por: to indicate the means of how somehting is done

39
Q

Estoy ____ la igualdad de derechas.

I am for equal rights.

A

por

Por can be used to indicate support for something.

40
Q

for the first time

A

por primera vez

fixed phrase like gracias por

41
Q

therefore

not por eso here

A

por lo tanto

42
Q

for a better price

A

por un precio mejor

43
Q

on the phone, by phone

A

por teléfono

44
Q

I feel for you.

A

Lo siento por ti.

45
Q

(to be) going there

I´m going there

A

ir para allí/allá

Voy para allí/allá

46
Q

to be younger

not menor que here

A

más joven que

47
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48
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