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).

PG
Answered by Patricia G. Spanish tutor

2059 Views

See similar Spanish GCSE tutors

Related Spanish GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Recientemente, un arqueólogo ha ______ nuevas ruinas mayas en Guatemala.


How do you use the present subjunctive and what is it?


What is the difference between the imperfect and the preterite tense in the past indicative?


Tu amiga argentina, Sofía, te ha preguntado sobre lo que haces con tus amigos. Escríbele un email. Menciona: • deportes • redes sociales • televisión • centro comercial.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning