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<div style="font-size: 200%;"> <span class="notranslate">"POR"</span> and <span class="notranslate">"PARA"</span> in Spanish: how not to confuse them:</div> | |||
In today's lesson, we are studying something that may seem difficult for many Spanish learners: | In today's lesson, we are studying something that may seem difficult for many [https://polyglotclub.com/language/spanish Spanish] learners: | ||
when | when to use <span class="notranslate">"POR"</span> or <span class="notranslate">"PARA"</span>? | ||
Together, let's discover how to avoid confusing these two words and avoid many errors! | |||
* <span class="notranslate">"POR"</span>: it refers to the cause. A cause is the reason for an action producing a result. We can use the following English expression: <span class="notranslate">"due to"</span>. | |||
* <span class="notranslate">"PARA"</span>: it is used to express purpose. The purpose is an object to be reached or a goal. We can use the following English expression: <span class="notranslate">"in order to"</span>. | |||
[[File:Por vs. Para Spanish.png|thumb|none]] | |||
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Unfortunately, there's bad news: | |||
#There are exceptions to this rule! Else, it would be a piece of cake! <span class="notranslate">:)</span> | |||
#The only way to master these exceptions is to learn them by heart and gradually. | |||
As usual, do not expect to master the use of these two words by reading this lesson once. | |||
I'm going to teach you to differentiate between these two words. | |||
I | I suggest you to write down all the difficulties you encounter. It will enhance your progress and gradually quicken your memory. | ||
Let's | Let's begin! | ||
== | == <span class="notranslate">"POR"</span> == | ||
=== | === The cause === | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Es famoso por su canción</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Es famoso por su canción</span> | ||
<blockquote>He is famous | <blockquote>He is famous for his song</blockquote> | ||
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=== | === Pass through a space === | ||
"<span class="notranslate">pasar por</span>" | "<span class="notranslate">pasar por</span>" | ||
*<span class="notranslate"> | *<span class="notranslate">Él pasó por aquí</span> | ||
<blockquote>He went through here</blockquote> | <blockquote>He went through here</blockquote> | ||
=== | === Time of the day === | ||
"<span class="notranslate"> | "P<span class="notranslate">or la mañana, por la tarde, por la noche.</span>" | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Por la mañana | *<span class="notranslate">Por la mañana suelo desayunar mucho.</span> | ||
*Suelo desayunar mucho, por la mañana. | |||
<blockquote>In the morning, I usually eat a lot for breakfast</blockquote> | <blockquote>In the morning, I usually eat a lot for breakfast</blockquote> | ||
=== | === A feeling === | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Me apasiono por el español.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Me apasiono por el español.</span> | ||
<blockquote>I am passionate about Spanish language</blockquote> | <blockquote>I am passionate about Spanish language</blockquote> | ||
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<blockquote>I am disgusted by German language</blockquote> | <blockquote>I am disgusted by German language</blockquote> | ||
=== Price | === Price === | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Lo he comprado por diez euros.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Lo he comprado por diez euros.</span> | ||
<blockquote>I bought it for ten euros</blockquote> | <blockquote>I bought it for ten euros</blockquote> | ||
=== Thanks for === | === Thanks for something === | ||
"Thanks for" will always be translated by <span class="notranslate">"gracias por"</span> | "Thanks for" will always be translated by <span class="notranslate">"gracias por"</span> | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Gracias por leer este artículo.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Gracias por leer este artículo.</span> | ||
<blockquote>Thanks for reading this article</blockquote> | <blockquote>Thanks for reading this article</blockquote> | ||
=== Verbs | <!--SPLIT--> | ||
=== Verbs always followed by <span class="notranslate">"por"</span> === | |||
====Examples:==== | |||
*<span class="notranslate">Me preocupo por tu salud</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Me preocupo por tu salud</span> | ||
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*<span class="notranslate">Me intereso por tu historia.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Me intereso por tu historia.</span> | ||
<blockquote>I'm interested in your story</blockquote> | <blockquote>I'm interested in your story</blockquote> | ||
*Disculpa por el retraso | *<span class="notranslate">Disculpa por el retraso</span> | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote>Sorry for being late</blockquote> | ||
====List==== | |||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Spanish | !Spanish | ||
!English | !English | ||
|- | |- | ||
|afanarse por | |<span class="notranslate">afanarse por</span> | ||
|to strive to | |to strive to | ||
|- | |- | ||
|asustarse por | |<span class="notranslate">asustarse por</span> | ||
|to get frightened about | |to get frightened about | ||
|- | |- | ||
|cambiar por | |<span class="notranslate">cambiar por</span> | ||
|to exchange for | |to exchange for | ||
|- | |- | ||
|comenzar por | |<span class="notranslate">comenzar por</span> | ||
|to begin with | |to begin with | ||
|- | |- | ||
|decidirse por | |<span class="notranslate">decidirse por</span> | ||
|to decide on | |to decide on | ||
|- | |- | ||
|desvelarse por | |<span class="notranslate">desvelarse por</span> | ||
|to be very concerned about | |to be very concerned about | ||
|- | |- | ||
|disculparse por | |<span class="notranslate">disculparse por</span> | ||
|to apologize for | |to apologize for | ||
|- | |- | ||
|esforzarse por | |<span class="notranslate">esforzarse por</span> | ||
|to struggle to | |to struggle to | ||
|- | |- | ||
|estar por | |<span class="notranslate">estar por</span> | ||
|to be in favor of | |to be in favor of | ||
|- | |- | ||
|interesarse por | |<span class="notranslate">interesarse por</span> | ||
|to be interested in | |to be interested in | ||
|- | |- | ||
|jurar por | |<span class="notranslate">jurar por</span> | ||
|to swear by | |to swear by | ||
|- | |- | ||
|luchar por | |<span class="notranslate">luchar por</span> | ||
|to struggle for | |to struggle for | ||
|- | |- | ||
|molestarse por | |<span class="notranslate">molestarse por</span> | ||
|to bother about | |to bother about | ||
|- | |- | ||
|optar por | |<span class="notranslate">optar por</span> | ||
|to opt for | |to opt for | ||
|- | |- | ||
|pagar por | |<span class="notranslate">pagar por</span> | ||
|to pay with | |to pay with | ||
|- | |- | ||
|preguntar por | |<span class="notranslate">preguntar por</span> | ||
|to ask about | |to ask about | ||
|- | |- | ||
|preocuparse por | |<span class="notranslate">preocuparse por</span> | ||
|to worry about | |to worry about | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rezar por | |<span class="notranslate">rezar por</span> | ||
|to pray for | |to pray for | ||
|- | |- | ||
|salir por | |<span class="notranslate">salir por</span> | ||
|to leave via | |to leave via | ||
|- | |- | ||
|ser decidido por | |<span class="notranslate">ser decidido por</span> | ||
|to be decided by | |to be decided by | ||
|- | |- | ||
|tomar por | |<span class="notranslate">tomar por</span> | ||
|to take for | |to take for | ||
|- | |- | ||
|viajar por (tren, autobús) | |<span class="notranslate">viajar por (tren, autobús)</span> | ||
|to travel by (train, bus) | |to travel by (train, bus) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|votar por | |<span class="notranslate">votar por</span> | ||
|to vote for | |to vote for | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | <!--SPLIT--> | ||
=== | == <span class="notranslate">"PARA"</span>== | ||
=== purpose === | |||
*<span class="notranslate">El regalo es para los lectores del blog.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">El regalo es para los lectores del blog.</span> | ||
<blockquote>The gift is for blog readers.</blockquote> | <blockquote>The gift is for blog readers.</blockquote> | ||
=== | === goal=== | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Para practicar español, no es necesario vivir en un país hispanohablante.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Para practicar español, no es necesario vivir en un país hispanohablante.</span> | ||
<blockquote>To learn Spanish, you do not have to live in a Spanish speaking country.</blockquote> | <blockquote>To learn Spanish, you do not have to live in a Spanish speaking country.</blockquote> | ||
=== | === recipient === | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Este regalo es para ti.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Este regalo es para ti.</span> | ||
<blockquote>This gift is for you</blockquote> | <blockquote>This gift is for you</blockquote> | ||
=== | === point of view === | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Para mí, es importante viajar.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Para mí, es importante viajar.</span> | ||
<blockquote>For me it is important to travel.</blockquote> | <blockquote>For me it is important to travel.</blockquote> | ||
=== | === scheduled date === | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Para el 20 de mayo, hay que aprender esta lección.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Para el 20 de mayo, hay que aprender esta lección.</span> | ||
<blockquote>For May 20, you have to learn this lesson.</blockquote> | <blockquote>For May 20, you have to learn this lesson.</blockquote> | ||
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This expression is used to indicate an action that is about to be realized: | This expression is used to indicate an action that is about to be realized: | ||
*<span class="notranslate">Estamos para terminar la lección de hoy.</span> | *<span class="notranslate">Estamos para terminar la lección de hoy.</span> | ||
<blockquote>We are about to finish today's lesson.</blockquote> | <blockquote>We are about to finish today's lesson.</blockquote> | ||
====List of expressions==== | |||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Spanish | !Spanish | ||
!English | !English | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para abajo | |<span class="notranslate">para abajo</span> | ||
|down, downward | |down, downward | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para adelante | |<span class="notranslate">para adelante</span> | ||
|forward | |forward | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para detrás | |<span class="notranslate">para detrás</span> | ||
|backward | |backward | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para entonces | |<span class="notranslate">para entonces</span> | ||
|by that time | |by that time | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para esa época | |<span class="notranslate">para esa época</span> | ||
|by that time | |by that time | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para otra vez | |<span class="notranslate">para otra vez</span> | ||
|for another occasion | |for another occasion | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para que | |<span class="notranslate">para que</span> | ||
|so that, in order that | |so that, in order that | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para qué | |<span class="notranslate">para qué</span> | ||
|why for what purpose | |why for what purpose | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para siempre | |<span class="notranslate">para siempre</span> | ||
|forever | |forever | ||
|- | |- | ||
|para variar | |<span class="notranslate">para variar</span> | ||
|just for a change | |just for a change | ||
|- | |- | ||
|ser tal para cual | |<span class="notranslate">ser tal para cual</span> | ||
|to be two of a kind | |to be two of a kind | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
= | <span class="notranslate"><youtube>RfMRC-y9LxQ</youtube></span> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
https://espagnol-pas-a-pas.fr/por-et-para-comment-enfin-ne-plus-les-confondre/ | * <span class="notranslate">https://espagnol-pas-a-pas.fr/por-et-para-comment-enfin-ne-plus-les-confondre/</span> | ||
* <span class="notranslate">https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-verbs-with-prepositions/</span> | |||
https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-verbs-with-prepositions/ | * <span class="notranslate">https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/verbs/verbs-with-por/</span> | ||
* <span class="notranslate">https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/expressions-with-por-and-para/</span> | |||
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==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/The-Articles|The Articles]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Imperfect-Tense|Imperfect Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Orientación-sobre-el-uso-de-Articulos|Orientación sobre el uso de Articulos]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Past-Participle|Past Participle]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Use-of-verb-Haber|Use of verb Haber]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Eso-Esto-Aquello|Eso Esto Aquello]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Sentense-Structure|Sentense Structure]] | |||
* [[Language/Spanish/Grammar/Comaratives-and-Superlatives|Comaratives and Superlatives]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:06, 26 March 2023
In today's lesson, we are studying something that may seem difficult for many Spanish learners:
when to use "POR" or "PARA"?
Together, let's discover how to avoid confusing these two words and avoid many errors!
- "POR": it refers to the cause. A cause is the reason for an action producing a result. We can use the following English expression: "due to".
- "PARA": it is used to express purpose. The purpose is an object to be reached or a goal. We can use the following English expression: "in order to".
Unfortunately, there's bad news:
- There are exceptions to this rule! Else, it would be a piece of cake! :)
- The only way to master these exceptions is to learn them by heart and gradually.
As usual, do not expect to master the use of these two words by reading this lesson once.
I'm going to teach you to differentiate between these two words.
I suggest you to write down all the difficulties you encounter. It will enhance your progress and gradually quicken your memory.
Let's begin!
"POR"[edit | edit source]
The cause[edit | edit source]
- Es famoso por su canción
He is famous for his song
Pass through a space[edit | edit source]
"pasar por"
- Él pasó por aquí
He went through here
Time of the day[edit | edit source]
"Por la mañana, por la tarde, por la noche."
- Por la mañana suelo desayunar mucho.
- Suelo desayunar mucho, por la mañana.
In the morning, I usually eat a lot for breakfast
A feeling[edit | edit source]
- Me apasiono por el español.
I am passionate about Spanish language
- Tengo asco por el alemán.
I am disgusted by German language
Price[edit | edit source]
- Lo he comprado por diez euros.
I bought it for ten euros
Thanks for something[edit | edit source]
"Thanks for" will always be translated by "gracias por"
- Gracias por leer este artículo.
Thanks for reading this article
Verbs always followed by "por"[edit | edit source]
Examples:[edit | edit source]
- Me preocupo por tu salud
I am worried about your health
- Me intereso por tu historia.
I'm interested in your story
- Disculpa por el retraso
Sorry for being late
List[edit | edit source]
Spanish | English |
---|---|
afanarse por | to strive to |
asustarse por | to get frightened about |
cambiar por | to exchange for |
comenzar por | to begin with |
decidirse por | to decide on |
desvelarse por | to be very concerned about |
disculparse por | to apologize for |
esforzarse por | to struggle to |
estar por | to be in favor of |
interesarse por | to be interested in |
jurar por | to swear by |
luchar por | to struggle for |
molestarse por | to bother about |
optar por | to opt for |
pagar por | to pay with |
preguntar por | to ask about |
preocuparse por | to worry about |
rezar por | to pray for |
salir por | to leave via |
ser decidido por | to be decided by |
tomar por | to take for |
viajar por (tren, autobús) | to travel by (train, bus) |
votar por | to vote for |
"PARA"[edit | edit source]
purpose[edit | edit source]
- El regalo es para los lectores del blog.
The gift is for blog readers.
goal[edit | edit source]
- Para practicar español, no es necesario vivir en un país hispanohablante.
To learn Spanish, you do not have to live in a Spanish speaking country.
recipient[edit | edit source]
- Este regalo es para ti.
This gift is for you
point of view[edit | edit source]
- Para mí, es importante viajar.
For me it is important to travel.
scheduled date[edit | edit source]
- Para el 20 de mayo, hay que aprender esta lección.
For May 20, you have to learn this lesson.
Expressions using "para"[edit | edit source]
"estar para"[edit | edit source]
This expression is used to indicate an action that is about to be realized:
- Estamos para terminar la lección de hoy.
We are about to finish today's lesson.
List of expressions[edit | edit source]
Spanish | English |
---|---|
para abajo | down, downward |
para adelante | forward |
para detrás | backward |
para entonces | by that time |
para esa época | by that time |
para otra vez | for another occasion |
para que | so that, in order that |
para qué | why for what purpose |
para siempre | forever |
para variar | just for a change |
ser tal para cual | to be two of a kind |
Videos[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- https://espagnol-pas-a-pas.fr/por-et-para-comment-enfin-ne-plus-les-confondre/
- https://www.fluentu.com/blog/spanish/spanish-verbs-with-prepositions/
- https://www.lawlessspanish.com/grammar/verbs/verbs-with-por/
- https://www.spanishdict.com/guide/expressions-with-por-and-para/
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- The Articles
- Imperfect Tense
- Adjectives
- Orientación sobre el uso de Articulos
- Questions
- Past Participle
- Use of verb Haber
- Eso Esto Aquello
- Sentense Structure
- Comaratives and Superlatives