Por vs Para phrases Flashcards
To internalize the uses of por and para
thank you for
Gracias por
for the winter
Explain the use of por and para.
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.
two times every week
dos veces por semana
I pass by the park everyday.
Yo paso por el parque todos los días
strolling around
pasear por
walking through
caminar por
therefore
por eso
in the morning
por la mañana
My father works for the government.
Mi padre trabaja para el gobierno.
para emphasises the relationship between my father and the government
four times a day.
cuatro veces por día
por emphasises the frequency of the thing being mentioned.
known/well-known for
conocido/a por
I don’t have glasses for wine.
No tengo vasos para vino.
para is used to indiciate the purpase of the glasses, which is for wine drinking.
We have to finish the homework by tomorrow.
Tenemos que terminar la tarea para mañana.
Deadline of a situation
Finally
Por fin
of course!
por supuesto!
The gift is for her.
El regalo es para ella.
for now
por ahora
A table for two.
Una mesa para dos.
excited about
emocionado con