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1 Differences between POR and PARA  The main problem is that in English por and para are most of the times translated by « FOR »  Lets see the different uses.

2 Expressing the cause (not the purpose) of an action – reason or motive: Me caí POR la nieve. I fell down because of the snow.

3 Expressing movement along, through, around, by or about : Anduve POR las calles de la ciudad. I walked through the streets of the city. I walked through the streets of the city.

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5 Indicating means of transportation: El cargamento llegará por avión.

6 Denoting a time or duration when something occurs. Viajamos por tres semanas. We're traveling for three weeks.

7 Meaning per : Dos por ciento.Two percent. 2 % 2 %

8 Meaning supporting or in favor of (for the sake of, on behalf of) : Trabajamos POR derechos humanos. We work for human rights. We work for human rights.

9 Introducing the agent of an action after a passive verb (‘by’ in the passive voice): Fue escrito por Miguel de Cervantes. It was written by Miguel de Cervantes.

10 Frequency  Voy al olegio cinco veces por semana.  I go to school five times a week.

11 In exchange for  Cuánto dinero me da por mi coche?  How much money will you (formal) give me for my car?

12 Used in numerous expressions : Por ejemplo. For example. Por favor. Please. Por favor. Please. Por la primera vez. For the first time. Por si acaso. In case. Por casualidad. By chance. Por eso. Therefore, for that reason. Por fin. At last. Por último. At last. Por todas partes. Everywhere. Por aquí. This way. Por la mañana (tarde, noche). In the morning (afternoon, evening) Por supuesto. Of course. Por lo general. Generally.

13 Uses of PARA

14 Meaning for the purpose of or in order to: Para bailar la bamba, necesita una poca de gracia. In order to dance the bamba you need a little grace.

15 With a noun or pronoun as object, meaning for the benefit of or directed to: ¡ Es para tí!. It's for you. With a noun or pronoun as object, meaning for the benefit of or directed to: ¡ Es para tí!. It's for you.

16 Meaning to or in the direction of when referring to a specific place (destination): Voy para la panadería. I'm heading to the baker.

17 Meaning by or for when referring to a specific time (a time or date in the future): Necesito el dinero para mañana. I need the gift for tomorrow. Vamos a la casa de mi madre para el fin de semana. We're going to my mother's for the weekend.

18 Vamos a la casa de mi madre para el fin de semana. We're going to my mother's for the weekend.

19 Opinion  Para mí, no hay nada mejor que viajar.  In my opinion, there is nothing better than traveling.

20 Reason for doing something- para + infinitive  Trabajo para ahorrar dinero.  I work to save money.

21 Careful then with Por And PARA: If we say: He comprado una casa para tí. =for you He comprado una casa por tí. =because of you

22 Let ’ s see if we understood….

23 1.Prefiero viajar _____ avión. por

24 2. Los niños no han venido _____ tu culpa. por

25 3. Mis padres reciben seis cartas _____ /al día. por

26 4. Salimos _____ Edimburgo esta noche. para

27 5. He venido______ darte mis ejercicios de español. para

28 6.Tenemos que comprar unos zapatos ______ este fin de semana. para

29 7.No asistí a la reunión de mi clase _____ falta de tiempo. por

30 8.Te cambio mi boli rojo______ tu lápiz. por

31 9. No hay nadie _____ aquí. por

32 10.Hay refrescos _____ todo el mundo. para

33 11. _____ viajar es necesario tener dinero. Para

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35 2 X 4= 8 12.DOS ______CUATRO IGUAL A OCHO. 40 % 13.Cuarenta ____ciento. por

36 RESPUESTAS 1 POR 2 POR 3 POR 4 PARA 5PARA 6 PARA 7 POR 8 POR 9 POR 10 PARA 11 PARA 12 POR 13 POR


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