Learning the difference in when to use POR and when to use PARA is tricky at first. Both mean “for” or “by” but have
distinct uses. The following outlines the most common uses for both words:

PARA		POR
For (destination / standard) By (deadline) In order to / to + infinitive (purpose)		For (other uses) By (other uses) Because of / due to

Labels: Level: Beginner, Level: Intermediate, Spanish Grammar

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