When do you use the prepositions 'por' and 'para'?

Prepositions are used to relate a word or element in a sentence. 'para' and 'por' are the translation of 'for'. 'Para' is used when there is a destination eg. 'para ti', 'para mi', 'para nosotros'. (for you, for me, for us). However 'por' would be used in the context of doing something FOR someone eg. 'arriesgo mi vida por ti' (I am risking my life FOR you).

Answered by Patricia G. Spanish tutor

1555 Views

See similar Spanish GCSE tutors

Related Spanish GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Foundation role-play


Translate the following: Me gustaría ir al cine con mis amigos este sábado pero mi tío no me deja ir.


Where does the direct object pronoun go in a sentence?


What is the difference between 'ser' and 'estar'?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences