Questions and Answers
What is the correct use of 'por' in the sentence: 'Gracias por la ayuda'?
In the sentence 'Ellos van por avión', what does 'por' indicate?
Select the sentence where 'por' is used to express emotion.
Identify the correct use of 'por' that relates to motion.
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What does 'por' signify in the statement: 'No jugamos al tenis por la tormenta'?
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Which preposition correctly completes the sentence: 'Voy al cine dos veces ____ mes'?
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What preposition should be used to complete the sentence: 'Es necesario tener dinero ____ viajar'?
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Choose the correct preposition for the sentence: 'Me tomaron ____ chico pero soy chica.'
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Select the correct preposition to fill in: 'Muchas gracias ____ la ayuda.'
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What is the correct preposition for the sentence: 'Prefiero viajar ____ avión.'?
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Study Notes
Uses of "por"
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Motion: Indicates movement along, through, around, by, or about a place.
- Example: "Pablo camina por el parque." (Pablo is walking through the park)
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Apology/Emotion: Used to express apologies or feelings towards someone or something.
- Example: "Lo siento por venir." (I'm sorry for coming)
- Example: "Siento mucho amor por ti." (I feel a lot of love for you)
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Thanks: Expresses gratitude towards someone.
- Example: "Gracias por la ayuda." (Thanks for the help)
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Means of Transportation/Communication: Indicates the method used to travel or communicate.
- Example: "Ellos van por avión." (They are going by airplane)
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Cause of Action: Explains the reason behind an action, rather than its purpose.
- Example: "No jugamos al tenis por la tormenta." (We are not playing tennis because of the storm)
Understanding 'por' and 'para' in Spanish
- 'Por' Usage: Indicates reason, cause, or motion through a place; often translates to "for" or "by."
- 'Para' Usage: Indicates purpose, destination, or intended recipient; often translates to "for" or "to."
Examples of 'por' and 'para'
- Travel by plane = 'por' indicates the means of travel.
- Money is necessary for travel = 'para' shows the purpose of having money.
- Going to the supermarket to buy apples = 'para' denotes intended action.
- Asking to go to the bathroom as a favor = 'por' expresses a request.
- Misidentified as a boy but identifying as a girl = 'por' indicates a mistaken identity.
- Traveling to Spain = 'para' emphasizes the destination.
- Expressing gratitude for help = 'por' reflects the cause of gratitude.
- Frequency of going to the cinema twice a month = 'por' signifies time period.
- Personal preference, as in a dessert = 'para' indicates possession or preference.
- Going to the supermarket for water = 'para' reflects the purpose of the trip.
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Explore the various uses of the Spanish preposition 'por' in this quiz. From expressing motion to conveying emotions and gratitude, understand how 'por' functions in different contexts. Test your grasp of these subtleties with practical examples.
