Por y Para. The two sides of For

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1 Por y Para The two sides of For

2 Por y Para They are prepositions Both are translated as for into English But each has a distinct use in Spanish

3 The 5 intents of Por 1. Express the object, support, or the goal of an action (for, because of, on behalf of) Lavo los platos por mi madre. I wash the dishes for my mother. Llevé las botas por la nieve. I wore boots because of the snow La compañía entregó el papeleo por mí. The company turned in the paperwork on my behalf.

4 The 5 intents of Por 2. In exchange for Pagamos trescientos dólares por los billetes. We paid $300 (in exchange)for the tickets. Yo compré tres manzanas por el precio de una. I bought 3 apples (in exchange)for the price of one. POR is also the mathematical term used for multiplication { 2 x 3 (dos por tres)}

5 The 5 intents of Por 3. Duration of time, part of the day during which an action takes place. Visitamos los museos por tres horas. We visited the museums for (the duration of) three hours. Trabajamos por las mañanas y por las tardes. We worked in (during) the mornings and in (during) the afternoon.

6 The 6 intents of Por 4. Motion (through, by, along, around) Pasé por la casa de mi amiga. I went by my girlfriend s house. Viajamos por muchas ciudades en España. We traveled through many cities in Spain. Seguimos la ruta por el río We followed the route along the river. Salimos por la ciudad ayer. We went around the city yesterday.

7 The 5 intents of Por 5. Means or manner in which an action is accomplished, or agent in a passive statement (by) Fuimos a la ciudad por avión. We went to the city by(way of)plane. La discusión fue empezada por la mujer que tuvo el accidente. The argument was started by the woman who had the accident. (Passive) The woman who had the accident started the argument. (Active)

8 POR at-a-glance These are a few concepts to think of when trying to recall how to use POR: Money Means Maker Motion (movement) Math (multiplication)

9 Common Phrases Using Por Por ahí around there Por ahora- for now Por aquí around here Por cierto by the way Por ejemplo for example Por favor please Por último- finally Por qué? Porque Por lo menos at least Por fin finally Por eso that s why Por lo general - in general Por lo visto apparently Por poco almost Por si acaso just in case Por supuesto- of course

10 Common verbs using POR preguntar por (to ask about/after) luchar por (to struggle to) molestarse por (to bother about) optar por (to opt for) tomar por (To take for) votar por (to vote for) disculparse por (to apologize for) interesarse por (to be interested in)

11 The 5 intents of Para 1. Purpose of an object, action or event or one s studies (for, to, in order to) Las flores son para la boda. The flowers are for the (event of the) wedding. Organizo para preparar para el examen. I organize in order to prepare for the exam. Yo estudio para abogada. I am studying (in order) to become a lawyer.

12 The 5 intents of Para 2. Comparison qualities or perspective with others(stated or implicit); mood, reaction. Para ser maestra, ella es muy simpática. For a teacher, she is really nice. Para un abogado, él es muy honesto. For a lawyer, he is very honest. Fumar es malo para la salud. Smoking is bad for health. Para mí, esto no es justo. That doesn t seem fair to me.

13 The 5 intents of Para 3. Time limits, deadlines, or expected time (by, for) Ella necesita la tarea para el viernes. She needs the homework by (the deadline of) Friday. Pienso estar en la clase para las cuatro de la tarde. I expect to be in class by 4 in the afternoon. Planean otra excursión para el verano. They are planning another trip for the summer.

14 The 5 intents of Para 4. Destination as a place or recipient Ahora vamos para la clase. Right now we are going to class. Esta tarta es para mi madre. This cake is for my mother.

15 The 5 intents of Para 5. ESTAR + PARA + infinitive= to be about to do something Estoy para viajar a Europa. I am about to travel to Europe. Estoy para comprar los zapatos. I am about to buy the shoes

16 PARA at-a-glance These are a few concepts to think of when trying to recall how to use PARA: Purpose (explanation) Perspective (comparison) Place (destination, recipient) Punctuality (deadline, time limit)

17 Common Phrases Using Para Para + prepositional pronoun Para mí = For me Para ti = For you Para qué? What for? para que + subjunctive (ESCAPAA conjunction)