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Por vs. Para

Choose between por and para in example sentences

ExampleCorrect choiceTranslationExplanation
Lo hice (por/para) ti por I did it because of you / for your sake Por expresses motive or reason for doing something.
Estudio (por/para) ser doctora para I study in order to become a doctor Para expresses purpose or goal.
Vivieron en México (por/para) tres años por They lived in Mexico for three years Por is used for duration of time.
Pagué veinte dólares (por/para) el libro por I paid twenty dollars for the book Por shows exchange or payment.
Viajamos (por/para) tren por We travel by train Por is used for means of transportation or communication.
Caminamos (por/para) el parque por We walk through the park Por expresses movement through a place.
Fue escrito (por/para) Gabriel García Márquez por It was written by Gabriel García Márquez Por identifies the agent of the action in passive voice.
Trabajo (por/para) ganar dinero para I work in order to earn money Para expresses purpose or goal.
Salimos (por/para) España mañana para We leave for Spain tomorrow Para indicates destination or direction.
Este regalo es (por/para) ti para This gift is for you Para identifies the recipient or beneficiary.
Necesito el informe (por/para) el lunes para I need the report by Monday Para sets a deadline or future time.
(Para/Por) mí, la vida es bella para For me, life is beautiful Para expresses opinion or personal perspective.
Lo hago (por/para) ti, no (por/para) mí por I do it for you, not for myself Por shows motive and keeps the structure parallel in contrast.
Lo hago (por/para) ti, no (por/para) mí para I do it for you, not for myself Para expresses purpose or intended benefit (alternative valid use).
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