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Let's Talk! INSTANT SPANISH

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BOX 38
POR
Different Meanings of POR:
1. For
(because of):
Brazil is known for her beaches.
Brazil es conocido por sus playas.
2.
For
(denoting time or duration):
I read for an hour.
Yo leí por una hora.
3.
For
(price, in exchange for):
I paid ten dollars for the sombrero.
Yo pagué diez dólares por el sombrero.
4.
By
(by means of):
I travel by boat.
Yo viajo por barco.
Write me by mail.
Escríbame por correo.
5.
By
(around):
The restaurant is around here.
El restaurant está por aquí.
6.
Through
:
He went through the door.
Él pasó por la puerta.
Different Meanings of PARA:
1.
For (
in order to, intention,
purpose):
I study in order to learn.
Yo estudio para aprender.
2.
For
(destination, direction):
I leave for Spain tomorrow.
Yo salgo para España mañana.
3.
For
(use):
The ink is for the ink pen.
La tinta es para la pluma.
POR PARA
(For)
PARA
Grammar
Gramática