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"Ay" is a form of "ay", an interjection which is often translated as "ow". "Por" is a preposition which is often translated as "by". Learn more about the difference between "ay" and "por" below.
ay(
ay
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
b. jeez (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Ay! Me asustaste.Jeez! You scared me.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
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
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.
