11.2 Por and Para

Front

To express duration of an action.

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por

Front

To express exchange or substitution (for, in exchange for)

Back

por

Front

To express employment (to work for)

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para

Front

To express destination

Back

para

Front

Object of a search (for, in search of)

Back

por

Front

Unit of measure (per, by)

Back

por

Front

The recipient of something (for)

Back

para

Front

Purpose or goal + [infinitive]

Back

para

Front

Le di cincuenta dólares _____ la impresora.

Back

por

Front

Estuvimos en España _____ dos semanas.

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por