What is the prepostions?
Prepositions have neither genders (feminine, masculine) nor numbers (singular or plural)
Learn the differences between them. The meaning of both of them : for, but they're used completely differently
POR
Indicates
▪ cause, reason
someone gives cause for action
No podemos salir por la lluvia (We can't leave because of the rain)
▪ Exchange
how much something cost
Compré este vestido por 8500 dolares (I bought this dress for $ 8500 )
Gracias por la comida (Thanks for the meal)
Quisiera cambiar este zapato por un nuevo (I'd like to exchange this shoe for a new one)
▪ Placement
does not indicate a destination but a location
No hay policía por aquí (There is not police here)
▪ By indicating the creator of a work
El principito fue escrito por Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (The Little Prince was written by Antoine de Saint Exupery)
PARA
Indicate the result of an action
▪ Purpose
indicate intent or need
Estudia para profesora (She studies to become a teacher)
Quisiera una torta de chocolate para dos personas (I would like a chocolate cake for two people)
▪ Destination
indicate the intention to travel
Un billete de autobus para Cordoba, por favor ( A bus ticket for Cordoba, please)
Queridos pasajeros, nos vamos para Monaco (Dear passangers,we're going for Monaco)
▪ No later than, by
complete an operation by a certain time
Estaremos allí para las ocho (We'll be there around eight)
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