grammar.prepositions.por-para
Por vs Para
Use para for purpose, destination, recipient, and deadlines. Use por for cause, exchange, duration, movement through a place, and means.
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Explanation
English often uses “for” for both por and para, but Spanish separates different meanings.
Para often points forward: purpose, destination, recipient, or deadline.
Por often explains reason, path, exchange, duration, or means.
Examples
Busco un departamento para vivir.
I am looking for an apartment to live in.
I am looking for an apartment to live in.
Region: global
Gracias por la información.
Thank you for the information.
Thank you for the information.
Region: global