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Por And Para
POR (looking back) On account of, for the sake of, because of, on behalf of Through, along, by means of Object of an errand In place of, on behalf of Duration of, length of time - (for deadline or due by...use Para.) Unit of measure or number Indefinite time or place Transportation - Fui por tren...por coche, ...por avión. Por followed by infinitive means... what remains to be done... Queda mucho por hacer. Estar por means in the mood or inclined to do. Estoy por salir (I am in the mood to go out.) In behalf off, for, in favor of, instead of. |
PARA (looking ahead) Toward destination Time limit --Need to, want to, by...certain time. Lo quiero PARA mañana. Purpose -.- ¿PARA qué están aquí los obreros? Está para arreglar el techo. Specific Point in Time Intended recipient (for someone, for some thing) Comparison, inequity Intended use PARA followed by an infinitive means in order to. Necesitó lentes PARA leer. ESTAR PARA means about to be or to be ready to. |
Hester Chamberlain
Learning Assistance Center
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