Can you tell me if any of my answers are wrong, and if so which/why?
Instructions: Choose por or para to fill in the following phrases;
1. Compré las flores __________ mi novia.
Compré las flores para mi novia.
2. Hice la tarea __________ la tarde.
Hice la tarea para la tarde.
3. Ana compró la blusa __________ $13.
Ana compró la blusa para $13.
4. Nosotros llegamos tarde __________ el tráfico.
Nosotros llegamos tarde por el tráfico.
5. Juan estudió español __________ obtener una buena nota en su examen.
Juan estudió español por obtener una buena nota en su examen.
6. El padre cocinó __________ su familia.
El padre cocinó por su familia.
7. Ellos viajaron a Honduras __________ avión.
Ellos viajaron a Honduras por avión.
8. La tarea es __________ el 3 de marzo.
La tarea es para el 3 de marzo.
9. Los abuelos trajeron los chocolates __________los nietos.
Los abuelos trajeron los chocolates por los nietos.
10. Tú enviarás la tarea __________ correo electrónico (e-mail).
Tú enviarás la tarea para correo electrónico (e-mail).
I'll send this to our Spanish expert, SraJMcGin.
1. correct
2. Be sure to study my note at the bottom, with the uses of para and por. In this one is "during a period of time."
por la tarde
3. This is "in exchange for something" por $13.
4. When you can substitute "porque = because" it will be por. correct
5. When you can say "in order to" it is para obtener una buena nota
6. "intended for" = para su familia
7. "by plane" = por avión correct
8. "due" = para el 3 de marzo correct
9. "intended for" = para los nietos
10. "by/via" = por correo electrónico
The Uses of "para"
1. meaning for in the sense of purpose, use, destination, for (by) a time in the future, considering that (in spite of the fac t that) ande also translated "in order to, to, by."
2. Para also means "para ser" = in order to be a certain profession
The uses of "por"
1. meaning "for" in the sense of in exchange for, period or extent of time, for the sake of
2. also meaning 'for" after the verbs: ir, enviar, luchar, llamar, pretutntar
3. meaning "during" and is often translated by "in "
4. Por expresses the idea of rate and is equivalent to "per"
5. Por also mean s "by, through, along"
NOTE: The following verbs are not followed by either para or por because "for" is hiding inside the verb: buscar, esperar, pedir
Sra
I'll flag this so I can come back later to answer any questions you might have.
I understand completely now! Thank you for your help :)
You are entirely welcome!
Sra
1. Compré las flores para mi novia.
Correct. "Para" is used to indicate the recipient or purpose, in this case, buying flowers for your girlfriend.
2. Hice la tarea por la tarde.
Incorrect. The correct answer is "Hice la tarea para la tarde." "Para" is used to indicate a deadline or intended time, in this case, completing the homework by the afternoon.
3. Ana compró la blusa por $13.
Incorrect. The correct answer is "Ana compró la blusa por $13." "Por" is used to indicate the price or cost of something, in this case, Ana bought the blouse for $13.
4. Nosotros llegamos tarde por el tráfico.
Correct. "Por" is used to indicate the cause or reason, in this case, arriving late due to traffic.
5. Juan estudió español para obtener una buena nota en su examen.
Correct. "Para" is used to indicate the purpose or goal, in this case, studying Spanish to obtain a good grade on his exam.
6. El padre cocinó para su familia.
Correct. "Para" is used to indicate the recipient or purpose, in this case, the father cooked for his family.
7. Ellos viajaron a Honduras en avión.
Incorrect. The correct answer is "Ellos viajaron a Honduras por avión." "Por" is used to indicate the means of transportation, in this case, traveling to Honduras by plane.
8. La tarea es para el 3 de marzo.
Correct. "Para" is used to indicate a deadline or intended time, in this case, the homework is due on March 3rd.
9. Los abuelos trajeron los chocolates para los nietos.
Correct. "Para" is used to indicate the recipient or purpose, in this case, the grandparents brought the chocolates for their grandchildren.
10. Tú enviarás la tarea por correo electrónico (e-mail).
Correct. "Por" is used to indicate the means or method, in this case, sending the homework by email.