Por vs Para Flashcards
Uses of para
Destination Deadline or a specific time in the future Goal (para + infinitive) Purpose (para + noun) Recipient (for) Comparison with others or opinion Employment
Destination (toward: in the direction of)
[Uses of Para]
El cirujano sale de su casa para la clínica a las ocho.
The surgeon leaves his house at eight to go to the clinic.
Deadline or a specific time in the future (by; for)
[Uses of Para]
El resultado del análisis va a estar listo para mañana.
The test results will be ready by tomorrow.
Goal (para + infinitive) (in order to)
[Uses of Para]
El doctor usó un termómetro para ver si el niño tenía fiebre.
The doctor used a thermometer to see if the boy had a fever.
Purpose (para + noun) (for; used for)
[Uses of Para]
El investigador descubrió una cura para la enfermedad.
The researcher discovered a cure for the disease.
Recipient (for)
[Uses of Para]
La enfermera preparó la cama para doña Angela.
The nurse prepared the bed for Doña Ángela.
Comparison with others or opinion (for; considering)
[Uses of Para]
Para su edad, goza de muy buena salud.
For her age, she enjoys very good health.
Employment (for)
[Uses of Para]
Mi hijo trabaja para una empresa farmacéutica.
My son works for a pharmaceutical company.
no estar para bromas
to be in no mood for jokes
no ser para tanto
to not be a big deal
para colmo
to top it all off
para que
so that
para que (lo) sepas
just so you know
para siempre
forever
Uses of por
Motion or a general location Duration of an action Reason or motive for an action Object of a search Means by which Exchange or substitution Unit of measure Agent (passive voice)
Motion or a general location (along; through; around by)
Uses of por
Me quebré la pierna corriendo por el parque.
I broke my leg running through the park.
