16. Para and por

Question 1

She is studying to be an electrician.

Answer 1

Ella estudia para electrista.

Question 2

They are studying to be carpenters.

Answer 2

Estudian para carpintero.

Question 3

A fountain pen is for writing.

Answer 3

Una pluma es para escribir.

Question 4

These shoes are for jogging.

Answer 4

Estos zapatos son para correr.

Question 5

I eat to live.

Answer 5

Como para vivir.

Question 6

We study in order to learn.

Answer 6

Estudiamos para aprender.

Question 7

We have to do this ‘by’ tonight.

Answer 7

Tenemos que hacer esto para esta noche.

Question 8

She needs the dress for the weekend.

Answer 8

Necesita el vestido para el fin de semana.

Question 9

We need the report ‘on’ Saturday.

Answer 9

Necesitamos el informe para el sábado.

Question 10

I need the clothes ‘before’ Thursday.

Answer 10

Necesito la ropa para el jueves.

Question 11

He has work for the summer.

Answer 11

Él tiene empleo para el verano.

Question 12

We have a house reserved for two weeks.

Answer 12

Tenemos una casa reservada para dos semanas. (limited time span in the future)

Question 13

Paco is tall for his age.

Answer 13

Paco es alto para su edad.

Question 14

It’s warm for January.

Answer 14

Hace calor para enero.

Question 15

For Paco, Portland is the best city.

Answer 15

Para Paco, Portland es la mejor ciudad.

Question 16

Everyday we work for 8 hours.

Answer 16

Cada día trabajamos por 8 horas.

Question 17

They go on vacation for two weeks.

Answer 17

Van de vacaciones por 2 semanas.

Question 18

He’s going to Chicago for the day.

Answer 18

Va a Chicago por el día.

Question 19

We have class ‘at’ night.

Answer 19

Tenemos clase por la noche.

Question 20

She’s going to study ‘during’ the afternoon.

Answer 20

Va a estudiar por la tarde.

Question 21

They go to synagogue ‘on’ Friday nights.

Answer 21

Van al templo los viernes por la noche.

Question 22

I’m going to the dentist ‘on’ Monday afternoon.

Answer 22

Voy al dentista el lunes por la tarde.

Question 23

He drinks coffee ‘throughout’ the day.

Answer 23

Toma café por el día.

Question 24

He reads 3 books per month.

Answer 24

Lee 3 libros por mes.

Question 25

10 percent didn't pass the exam.

Answer 25

10 por ciento no aprobó el examen.

Question 26

I paid $5 for the pizza.

Answer 26

Pagué $5 por la pizza.

Question 27

Juan exchanged his apple for an orane.

Answer 27

Juan cambió su manzana por una naranja.

Question 28

I substitute butter for margerine.

Answer 28

Sustituyo margarina por mantequilla.

Question 29

The vicepresident speaks on behalf of the president.

Answer 29

El vicepresidente habla por el presidente.

Question 30

Roberto works in place of Miguel.

Answer 30

Roberto trabaja por Miguel.

Question 31

'Due to' winning the lottery, they are rich.

Answer 31

Por ganar la lotería, son ricos.

Question 32

He's not working today 'because of' his being sick.

Answer 32

No trabaja hoy por estar enfermo.

Question 33

We're going to the house for butter.

Answer 33

Vamos a la casa por mantequilla. (to express a motive for doing something)

Question 34

We're rebuilding the house 'because of' the storm.

Answer 34

Reconstruimos la casa por la tormenta. (to express a motive for doing something)

Question 35

B is famous for his music.

Answer 35

B es famoso por su música.

Question 36

I'm stronger for having the experience.

Answer 36

Soy más fuerte por tener la experiencia.

Question 37

B is famous for composing his music.

Answer 37

B es famoso por componer su música.

Question 38

Paco is popular for being so intelligent.

Answer 38

Paco es popular por ser tan inteligente.

Question 39

She saves a lot of money 'due to' using coupons.

Answer 39

Ahorra mucho dinero por usar cupones.

Question 40

She saves a lot of money 'due to' coupons.

Answer 40

Ahorra mucho dinero por cupones.

Question 41

Paco is popular because of his personality.

Answer 41

Paco es popular por su personalidad.

Question 42

I am stronger 'because of' the experience.

Answer 42

Soy más fuerte por la experiencia.

Question 43

I'm going 'by' the bank before going to the theatre.

Answer 43

Voy por el banco antes de ir el banco.

Question 44

We're going through Detroit on the trip to Paris.

Answer 44

Vamos por Detroit en el viaje a Paris.

Question 45

We walk 'around' the city.

Answer 45

Nos paseamos por la ciudad.

Question 46

We stroll 'through' the park.

Answer 46

Nos paseamos por el parque.

Question 47

The detective searches 'throughout' the house.

Answer 47

El detective busca por la casa.

Question 48

Marta walks 'by' the store.

Answer 48

Marta anda por la tienda.

Question 49

John has a lot of love for his wife.

Answer 49

Juan tiene mucho amor por su esposa. (to express a like/dislike or an emotion for someone or something)

Question 50

I have respect for my friends.

Answer 50

Tengo respeto por mis amigos. (to express a like/dislike or an emotion for someone or something)