Chapter 11.6 - POR vs. PARA - EN-SP

Question 1

The speed limit is 60 kilometers per hour.

Answer 1

El límite de velocidad es sesenta kilómetros por hora.

Question 2

I did it for you.

Answer 2

Lo hice por usted.

Question 3

I am going out for the candy.

Answer 3

Salgo por los dulces.

Question 4

We were walking down the street.

Answer 4

Andábamos por la calle.

Question 5

I was talking to my parents on the phone.

Answer 5

Hablaba con mis padres por teléfono.

Question 6

See you in the morning!

we

Answer 6

¡Nos vemos por la mañana!

Question 7

I bought it for the pie.

the apple

Answer 7

La compré para la tarta.

Question 8

He is very affectionate for a cat.

Answer 8

Es muy cariñoso para ser gato.

Question 9

It is a toy for cats.

Answer 9

Es un juguete para gatos.

Question 10

Why did they fight? / What did they fight for?

Answer 10

¿Para qué lucharon?

Question 11

They traveled to Peru by plane.

Answer 11

Viajaron a Perú por avión.

Question 12

I worked for 20 minutes.

Answer 12

Trabajé por veinte minutos.

Question 13

I worked 20 minutes.

Answer 13

Trabajé veinte minutos.

Question 14

I passed through the square.

Answer 14

Pasé por la plaza.

Question 15

I am calling to talk to you.

Answer 15

Llamo para hablar contigo.

Question 16

They were there for four days.

Answer 16

Estuvieron allí por cuatro días.

Question 17

I traded the tart for the cookie.

Answer 17

Cambié la tarta por la galleta.

Question 18

Why / for what reason did you buy the apple?

Answer 18

¿Para qué compraste la manzana?

Question 19

They traveled on horseback.

Answer 19

Viajaron a caballo.

Question 20

For a woman, she is very tall.

Answer 20

Para ser una mujer, es muy alta.

Question 21

She bought a gift for me.

Answer 21

Compró un regalo para mí.

Question 22

Who are you going to vote for?

Answer 22

¿Por quién vas a votar?

Question 23

They are studying in order to be able to find work.

Answer 23

Estudian para poder encontrar trabajo.

Question 24

She has an appointment for Thursday.

Answer 24

Tiene una cita para el jueves.

Question 25

He paid 1500 pesos for the coat.

Answer 25

Pagó mil quinientos pesos por el abrigo.

Question 26

That book written by Gabriel García Márquez is my favorite.

Answer 26

Ese libro escrito por Gabriel García Márquez es mi favorito.

Question 27

I have to do it by July 2.

Answer 27

Tengo que hacerlo para el dos de julio.

Question 28

We are taking the flight for Cordoba.

Answer 28

Tomamos el vuelo para Córdoba.

Question 29

It is a very important subject for her.

Answer 29

Es un tema muy importante para ella.

Question 30

We went by car from Cordoba to Buenos Aires.

Answer 30

Fuimos en carro desde Córdoba hasta Buenos Aires.

Question 31

Can you all buy a gift for me (to give to me)?

Answer 31

¿Pueden comprar un regalo para mí?

Question 32

She did it for love.

Answer 32

Lo hizo por amor.

Question 33

We worked for the company two years ago.

Answer 33

Trabajamos para la compañía hace dos años.

Question 34

Because it was rotten. | **the apple**

Answer 34

Porque estaba podrida.

Question 35

We weren't able to play because of the rain.

Answer 35

No pudimos jugar por la lluvia.

Question 36

Maria had a doctor's appointment, so I worked for her (in her place).

Answer 36

María tenía una cita con el médico, entonces trabajé por ella.

Question 37

For me / in my opinion, there isn't enough chocolate in the house.

Answer 37

Para mí, no hay bastante chocolate en la casa.

Question 38

Why did you throw the apple out?

Answer 38

¿Por qué tiraste la manzana?

Question 39

I am going out to go shopping.

Answer 39

Salgo para hacer la compra.

Question 40

Why did they fight? / What was the cause of their fighting?

Answer 40

¿Por qué lucharon?

Question 41

They fought for independence.

Answer 41

Lucharon para la independencia.

Question 42

I am headed to the city.

Answer 42

Voy para la ciudad.

Question 43

They fought because they were angry. | **Bill & Marta**

Answer 43

Lucharon porque estaban enojados.

Question 44

Can you all buy a gift for me (on my behalf)?

Answer 44

¿Pueden comprar un regalo por mí?

Question 45

I am going on foot.

Answer 45

Voy a pie.