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"A causa de" is a preposition which is often translated as "because of", and "por" is a preposition which is often translated as "by". Learn more about the difference between "a causa de" and "por" below.
a causa de(
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)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
1. (due to)
a. because of
Mi papá perdió todo su dinero a causa de la crisis económica.My dad lost all his money because of the economic crisis.
b. owing to
Los festejos fueron cancelados a causa de las lluvias intensas.The celebrations were canceled owing to heavy rain.
c. due to
La organización sin fines de lucro quebró a causa de falta de fondos.The nonprofit organization went bankrupt due to lack of funds.
por(
pohr
)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
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿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
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Está por verse.That remains to be seen.
El asunto está por resolverse.The issue is yet to be resolved.
