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"Por" is a preposition which is often translated as "by", and "para ti" is a phrase which is often translated as "in your opinion". Learn more about the difference between "por" and "para ti" below.
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.
para ti(
pah
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rah
tee
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. in your opinion
Para ti, ¿qué libro de la saga es el mejor?Which is the best book in the saga in your opinion?
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Para ti, ¿qué debemos hacer?What do you think we should do?
¿Qué es la amistad para ti?What do you understand by friendship?
