Por vs. para rules

To indicate destination (I'm traveling to Spain tomorrow.)

• por

• para

Means of communication or transportation (We talk by Skype.)

• por

• para

To show the use or purpose of a thing (The mug is for my tea.)

• por

• para

to show the reason for an errand (I'll come by for you at 8:00.)

• por

• para

"in order to"/"for the purpose of" (The suit if for prom./In order to make noodles I need lot of eggs.)

• por

• para

please (_____ favor)

• por

• para

finally (____ fin)

• por

• para

at last/finally (_____ fin)

• por

• para

to express gratitude or apology (I'm sorry for cheating./Thank you for helping me.)

• por

• para

to indicate a recipient (The cake is for my dad.)

• por

• para