What’s the main difference between “por” and “para”?
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the words "por" and "para" are prepositions which have different uses but their main difference is this: POR : expresses the motive, cause or reason behind an action. if you can substitute "because of" into your sentence, you need this preposition ej: fuí a la fiesta solo por tí (i went to the party for you) PARA: indicates the ultimate purpose of the action if you can substitute "in order to", "so" or "to" you need this preposition ej: fuí a la fiesta para ver a ver a Veronica (fuí a la fiesta a ver a veronica)
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POR se usa principalmente al expresar una causa o motivo, Ejemplo - Por mi familia hago lo que sea - Viajar por carretera es barato PARA se usa al expresar finalidad u objetivo de algo, destinatario y al dar opiniones personales Ejemplo - Estudio español para hablar con hispanohablantes - Para mí es un poco dificil aprender otro idioma
Por and para are both prepositions and is easy to confuse them. However, try always to remember its key differences! PARA is used when you want to indicate a destination, a purpose or a final objective. Examples: -Voy PARA Bogotá. (destination) -Este regalo es PARA Camila.(final objective) -Estoy estudiando PARA poderme comunicar bien. (purpose) POR is used to indicate a cause or the reason of an action. Exjamples: -POR no hablar bien español, no entendí el chiste. -No me gusta la cebolla POR su sabor amargo. POR can also indicate a spacial localization but undefined examples: - Voy a viajar POR América Latina. -En el carro pasamos POR muchos lugares. Finally, POR can also be used to indicate authorship. Example: -El libro es escrito POR Andrés. I hope this answer is useful! Don't hesitate to contact me and book a class with me for further explanations!
Olá, Tudo bem? :) A diferença básica entre "por" e 'para" é que "por" indica a causa, o motivo, a troca ou meio utilizado, enquanto "para" indica a finalidade, o objetivo, o destinatário ou o tempo futuro. por exemplo, "Eu troquei meu celular por um novo" (causa/troca) e "Eu comprei um celular para ficar conectado com a minha família' (finalidade/destinação). Espero ter ajudado :)
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