Por vs. para rules

Front

To indicate destination (I'm traveling to Spain tomorrow.)

Back

para

Front

Means of communication or transportation (We talk by Skype.)

Back

por

Front

To show the use or purpose of a thing (The mug is for my tea.)

Back

para

Front

to show the reason for an errand (I'll come by for you at 8:00.)

Back

por

Front

for now (______ ahora)

Back

por

Front

"in order to"/"for the purpose of" (The suit is for prom./In order to make noodles I need a lot of eggs.)

Back

para

Front

please (_____ favor)

Back

por

Front

finally (____ fin)

Back

por

Front

generally (______ lo general)

Back

por

Front

at last (_____ fin)

Back

por