When do you use "por" and when do you use "para"?

Question

I have heard both of these used for "for". How do you differentiate their use?

I have been wondering this too - April-Sarah, Nov 8, 2009

Answer 1

por favor

¿para cuando?

por = for is a preposition

para = for preposition

From the Spanishdict dictionary this web site

There is no easy way to explaind the difference. I'll have to look it up. I just know the difference by instinct. I went to another dictionary and they just give example.

Answer 2

Hello and welcome to the forum.

There is an excellent article in the Reference section on How to Use Por and Para.