- INTRODUCTIONWhy There Are Two Words for “For” in Spanish?
- Por vs Para: The most essential hack
- LEARNPor VS Para {🎥 Video with Disney Examples)
- Learn the details – PORUse 1 – Cause
- Use 2 – Through, by or along
- Use 3 – On behalf of
- Use 4 – By a medium
- Use 5 – During a time of day
- Use 6 – Price or exchange
- Use 7 – To say thanks or sorry
- Learn the details – PARAUse 1 – Purpose
- Use 2 – Destination
- Use 3 – Opinion
- Use 4 – Outcome
- Use 5 – Recipient
- PRACTICEWho wants to be Millionaire - POR vs PARA edition
When you need to talk about someone doing something in the place of someone else, or on behalf or a country or organisation, you need to use por.
English: I can’t speak on behalf of my friends.
Español: No puedo hablar por mis amigos.
English: Marco can’t work today. I’m working for (on behalf of) him.
Español: Marco no puede trabajar hoy. Trabajo por él.
English: He died for (on behalf of) his country.
Español: El murió por su país.