- 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
If you want to describe who something is for, such as a present or food, use para followed by the description of the recipient.
English: The gift is for my dad.
Español: El regalo es para mi padre.
English: This money is for you.
Español: Este dinero es para ti.
English: The salad is for me and the gazpacho is for her.
Español: La ensalada es para mí y el gazpacho es para ella.
English: I have been working for my boss for 3 years.
Español: Llevo 3 años trabajando para mi jefe.