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"Per" is a form of "per", a preposition which is often translated as "por". "Every" is an adjective which is often translated as "cada". Learn more about the difference between "per" and "every" below.
per(
puhr
)
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
preposition
a. por
Passengers are allowed to check two suitcases per person.Los pasajeros tienen derecho a chequear dos maletas por persona.
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every(
eh
-
vri
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. cada
I try to enjoy every minute of the day.Trato de disfrutar cada minuto del día.
a. todo
I'll help you in every way possible.Te ayudaré de todas las maneras posibles.
a. cada
The gardener comes every two weeks.El jardinero viene cada dos semanas.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I wish them every success.Les deseo mucho éxito.
We have every right to be here.Tenemos todo el derecho de estar aquí.
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