- 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 use of por is for simple phrases about the time of day. Think of this use as the best translation of ‘during’, such as ‘during the evening’.
English: I don’t like to work during the mornings.
Español: No me gusta trabajar por la mañana.
English: You have see the city at night. It’s incredible.
Español: Tienes que ver la ciudad por la noche. Es increíble.
English: I prefer to go out at night on Fridays.
Español: Yo prefiero salir por la noche de los viernes.