Por Y Para Flashcards
(51 cards)
Vamos por las calles de la ciudad
We’re going along the streets of the city
Vamos por las calles de la ciudad
We’re going along the streets of the city
Por
Takes us “through “. And among. It’s vague
Para
Takes us ‘toward’ some goal. It’s definite
El agua está por todo el suelo
The water’s all over (all around) the floor.
Está por aqui
It’s around here
Voy para tu casa
I’m going to ( towards) your house
El agua va para el cuarto
The water is going towards the bedroom
Por la tarde
During the afternoon
Se quedó con nosotros por cinco días
He/she stayed with us for five days
Lo quiero para la tarde
I want it for this afternoon (indicating a deadline)
Para
As a goal, for the benefit of
Por
For everything thats not a goal. Because of or in exchange of
Lo hice por ti
I did it because of you
Necesito mucho dinero por mi carro
I need a lot of money in exchange for my car.
Or
I need a lot of money because of my car
Lo hice para ti
I did it for you ( for your benefit)
Necesito mucho dinero para mi carro
I need a lot of money for my car
( the car will benefit from my money)
Es para ti
It’s for you
Para hacerlo, tienes que…..
To do it, you have to….
Vamos para la casa
We’re going home. (Towards)
Para mi, no es buena idea
For me it’s not a good idea
Express opinion
Tienes que estar listo para las 4 pm
You have to be ready for/by 4 pm
Para hacerlo bien
In order to do it well
Para llegar, tienes que tomar el bus
In order to arrive. You have to take the bus
