Phase 6 • Module 6.2

Por vs Para

In English, we say "For." In Spanish, we have two words. One looks back (the cause), and one looks forward (the destination).

Por (Reason/Through)

Para (Purpose/Toward)

Purpose

Effect

Recipient

Future date

Employment

Comparison

Toward

Estudio para aprender. (Purpose)

El regalo es para ti. (Recipient)

Duration of time

Exchange / Price

Through / Along

Motivation (Because of)

Camino por el parque. (Through)

Lo hice por amor. (Motivation)

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