- 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
This fourth use of para is the best translation of ‘in order to…’.
English: I’m studying in order to become a doctor.
Español: Estoy estudiando para ser médico.
English: In order to make a good paella, it’s necessary to start with the best ingredients.
Español: Para hacer una buena paella, es necesario empezar con los mejores ingredientes.
English: In order to be in shape (fit), the most important thing to do is to think about diet.
Español: Para estar en forma, lo más importante hacer es pensar en la dieta.