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Edu Level: CSEC
The Uses of Por
- an exchange, such as with money.
Pago dos dolares por una taza de agua.- I pay two dollars for a cup of water
- substitution or replacement
Trabajo por mi mejor amiga cuando ella esta enferma- I work for my best friend when she is sick
- the reason for doing something
La profesora se triste por malas notas de sus estudiantes. - The professor is sad about her students' bad grades
- an approximation of time
Mis amigos y yo nos hablamos por varias horas- My friends and I talked to each other for several hours.
- a means of transportation
Mi amigo y yo comunicamos por correo electrónico. - My friend and I communicate by email.
- where an action takes place
Mis padres corrieron por el lago. - My parents ran by the lake
The Uses of Para
- deadlines or moments in time
Este reportaje es para el viernes. - This report is for Friday.
- a destination
Salimos para Madrid a las nueve. - We leave for Madrid at nine.
- the recipient of an action
Este regalo de boda es para los novios. - This wedding gift is for the couple.
- a function or goal
Esta cámara digital sirve para sacar fotos. - This camera is for taking photos.
- a purpose (in order to)
Llamé a mi amigo para contarle el secreto. - I called my friend to tell him a secret.
- an opinion
Para ti, la amistad es muy importante. - For you, friendship is very important.
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