POR is used to express :

* THE CAUSE
Example : Es famoso por sus invenciones ==> He is known for his inventions.

* A CROSSING (in the geographical, spatial sense)
Example: Paso por el parque para ir a trabajar ==> I am going through the park to go to work.

* A TIME OF DAY
Example : Por la mañana me levanto temprano ==> I get up early in the morning.

* A FEELING
Example : Siento amor por ti ==> I feel love for you.

* A DURATION (can be replaced by durante)
Example : Me voy a estudiar a Madrid por 2 meses ==> I am going to study in Madrid for two months.

* A DATE OR AN IMPRECISE MOMENT
Example : Iré a visitar mis abuelos por el mes de Julio ==> I will visit my grandparents around July.

* THE PRICE OR EXCHANGE
Example: He comprado esta bicicleta por 100 euros ==> I bought this bike for 100 euros.

* WITH AN AGENT COMPLEMENT (in the passive)
Example : El iphone fue inventado por Steve Jobs ==> The iphone was invented by Steve Jobs.

* IN CERTAIN VERBAL LOCUTIONS like: interesarse por, preocuparse por, …
Examples :
Me intereso por lo que paso en Europa ==> I am interested in what is happening in Europe.
Me preocupo por los incendios en Brasil ==> I am concerned about the fires in Brazil.

* EXPRESS GRATITUDE
Example: Gracias por escucharme ==> Thank you for listening to me.

II. Use of PARA

PARA is used to express:

* THE GOAL, THE PURPOSE
Example : Estoy estudiando para encontrar trabajo ==> I am studying to find a job.

* THE RECIPIENT
Example : Este regalo es para mi padre ==> This gift is for my father.

* THE DESTINATION
Example : El avión es para Madrid ==> This is the plane to Madrid.

* THE POINT OF VIEW or COMPARISON
Examples :
– Para mí, es importante prestar atención a los demás ==> In my opinion, it’s important to be attentive to others.
– Para mí, es mejor viajar con moto que viajar con coche ==> It is better to travel by motorcycle than by car.

* A PLANNED DATE
Example: Para el 20 de enero, tenemos que haber terminado este trabajo ==> We need to finish this work by January 20.

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