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Los Usos de Por y Para. Por and para are both prepositions, and can both be translated into “for,” so they are often confused with one another. Use por to indicate…. Length of time or distance Place where an action takes place An exchange Reason or motive Action on someone’s behalf
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Por and para are both prepositions, and can both be translated into “for,” so they are often confused with one another.
Use por to indicate… • Length of time or distance • Place where an action takes place • An exchange • Reason or motive • Action on someone’s behalf • Means of communication/ transportation
Also use por in certain expressions… • Por ejemplo • Por la noche • Por favor • Por eso • Por lo general • Por supuesto
Use para to indicate… • Purpose (in order to) • Destination • A point in time, deadline • Use, purpose • Opinion