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Why is it "Necesito dinero para chocolate" instead of "Necesito dinero por chocolate"?
Isnt' this the exchange rule?
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updated Sep 27, 2013
posted by Palmerita
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What do you mean by "exchange rule"?
A question to you, and see if that answers your question.
I need money to buy chocolate = I need money for chocolate
Right?
Would that clear things in your mind?
updated Sep 27, 2013
posted by chileno
Good explanation. We are taught all these rules for Por vs Para, but it´s also good to remember that it´s not always either-or. Plenty cases, like Chileno´s where both are possible, with maybe only the slightest difference in meaning. - rogspax, Sep 27, 2013
I agree, but that's why I answered the way I did. ;) - chileno, Sep 27, 2013
I assumed as much. - rogspax, Sep 27, 2013
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Agreed with chileno. You can also see it like this:
- Necesito dinero para (comprar) chocolate.
One quick note: chocolate is slang for hashish in Spain. So be careful with that combination of words: to need money + chocolate.
:^D
updated Sep 27, 2013
edited by RelaxingCup
posted by RelaxingCup
jajajajaa :-D - chileno, Sep 27, 2013
Oh boy :D - Manity, Sep 27, 2013
