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"PER" is a form of "PER", an abbreviation which is often translated as "REP". "Por" is a preposition which is often translated as "by". Learn more about the difference between "PER" and "por" below.
PER()
An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
a. REP
Muchos políticos se oponen al PER porque creen que es inviable.Many politicians oppose the REP because they think it's unviable.
por()
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
5. (by way of)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
¿Has ido a por tu hijo a la escuela?Have you picked up your son from school?
Habrá que ir a por leche cuando lleguemos.We'll need to go out for milk when we get there.
8. (for each)
10. (in place of)
a. for
Yo terminaré el trabajo por ti cuando estés de vacaciones.I'll finish the job for you while you're on vacation.
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
Está por verse.That remains to be seen.
El asunto está por resolverse.The issue is yet to be resolved.
