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

Question

When do we use "por" and when do we use "para" in a sentence?

Answer 1

Hello Sean and welcome to the Spanishdict forum

I would encourage you to look at Paralee's lesson here It provides a good starting point for learning I have given you a direct link to her lesson 3:5 link text

JulianChiv's link to the por v para game could also help you understand how we decide when to use one in preference to the other.

I hope this helps

Answer 2

This might help link text

Answer 3

If you have to guess, go with "por" -- it's used in more situations than "para". I read this advice elsewhere, but is sounds about right.

Maybe from me, because I keep saying that all the time. "Por" is used about 60% - 65% of the time (or 50%-75% more often than "para") - lazarus1907, Oct 19, 2010

Answer 4

When in doubt, just say "p'. . ."

Answer 5

use the dictionary here it's great