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2 Por and Para p. 162

3 Por and Para Por and Para have the same meaning in English most of the time Por and Para can change meanings depending on usage Por and Para are not interchangeable– they have their own set of rules. Por and Para are easily confused if people don’t pay attention to their usage. – it can alter your intent if used wrong.

4 Uses of Para Para is used for DEADLINES Meaning “by” “for” Examples: I need the paper by Monday. (Yo) necesito el papel para lunes. The present is going to arrive by this weekend. El regalo va a llegar para este fin de semana.

5 Uses of Para Para is used for DESTINATION. meaning “for” or “to” Examples I travel to Spain this year in a plane. Yo viajo para España este año en el avión. I walk to school every morning. Yo camino para la escuela todas las mañanas.

6 Uses of Para Para is used for EMPLOYMENT Meaning “for” Examples I worked for my dad last summer. Yo trabajé para mi papá el verano pasado. She works for Sears. Ella trabaja para Sears.

7 Uses for Para Para is used for UNLIKELY COMPARISONS Meaning “for” Examples For a fat dog, he runs very fast. Para un perro gordo, él corre muy rápido. For an old man, he dances well. Para un hombre viejo, él baila bien.

8 Uses for Para Para is used for “IN ORDER TO” Meaning “in order to” Examples I am studying in order to learn more. (Yo) estoy estudiando para aprender más. They work in order to pay the bills. Ellos trabajan para pagar las cuentas.

9 Uses of Para Para is used for RECIPIENT Meaning “for” Examples We bought the gift for you. (Nosotros) compramos el regalo para ti. The ring is for her. El anillo es para ella.

10 Uses of Para Cover your notes What are the 6 ways to use para? Need a hint? I will give you the initial letters of each reason— D D E U I R Answer: Deadline Destination Employment Unlikely comparison In order to Recipient

11 Uses of Por Por is used for GENERAL TIME / AREA Meaning “for” “about” “around” Examples I am going to meet you around the plaza. (Yo) te voy a reunirme por la plaza. We eat around noon. (Nosotros) comemos por el mediodía.

12 Uses of Por Por is used for AGENT Meaning “by” This is used with passive voice constructions. Example The book is written by Ernest Hemingway. El libro es escrito por Ernest Hemingway. The dog was found by the police. El perro fue encontrado por el policía. Ernest Hemingway and el policía are called agents.

13 Uses of Por Por is used for SPECIFIC EXPRESSIONS Meaning varies according the saying Examples Please por favor Finally por fin For example por ejemplo

14 Uses of Por Por is used for MOTION Meaning “through” “along” “beside” Example I walked through the park yesterday. (Yo) caminé por el parque ayer. They ran along the beach. Ellos corrieron por la playa.

15 Por is used for MODE OF TRAVEL Meaning “by” Example She traveled by bus to Texas. Ella viajó por el autobús a Texas. You went by plane. (Tú) fuiste por el avión.

16 Uses of Por Por is used for COST OR MEASURMENT. Meaning “per” “for” Examples I paid six dollars per pound. (Yo) pagué seis dólares por libra. She bought the car for 4 thousand pesos. Ella compró el carro por cuarto mil pesos.

17 Uses of Por Por is used for EXCHANGE OR IN PLACE OF Meaning “for” “in place of” “in exchange of” Example She is going to work for me because I am sick. Ella va a trabajar por mí porque estoy enfermo. He plays tennis for you on that team. You are injured. Él juega por ti en el equipo. Tú te lastimas.

18 Uses of Por Por is used for PURPOSE OR GOAL Meaning “to get” “to obtain” “to pick up” Examples Mom went to the store for bread. Mamá fue a la tienda por el pan. She left for ice cream. Ella salió por el helado.

19 Por is used for reason or because of Meaning “because of” “reasoning being” Examples The game ended because of rain. El partido teminó por la llovía. Because of the test, I stayed home. Por el examen, yo me quedé.

20 Uses of Por Cover your notes What are the 9 ways to use por? Need a hint? I will give you the initial letters of each reason— G A E M M P E P B Answers on next slide.

21 Por is used for G A E M M P E P B General area and time Agent Expression Motion Mode of travel Price Exchange Purpose Because of

22 Por vs. Para Mnemonic Device

23 Por-Poor Milton Bradley Plays Pricey GAMEs M-Motion B-Because of P-Price P-Purpose G-General area/time A-Agent M-Mode of travel E-Expression/Exchange

24 Para-Do U RIDE a para bikes? D-deadline U-Unlikely comparisons R-Recipient I-In order to D-Destination E-Employment


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