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o you have already gone through the lesson on the use of para in Spanish [click to go]. Let’s now move on to the
uses of por, which is another preposition that in English can be translated as by, through, along, for or around. It is
also mixed up with para so many times! But the truth is, it can take a while to learn how and when prepositions are used in
other languages other than ours. Probably more than other aspects of the learning process, it takes time and practice to get used to
the way people use prepositions in the target language. In this lesson we’re going to break down the different uses of por so that you
can have some guidance to start with. But remember, the great benefit for you will actually be the examples and just getting used to
the kind of real situations in which Spanish people use this preposition. ¡Vamos allá!
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Use of “Por” in Spanish
① Places You Go Through
Tengo que pasar por el parque para ir al supermercado – I have to go through the park to get to the supermarket
¿Sabes si la guagua pasa por esta calle? – Do you know if the bus goes past this street?
② Approximate Location
Hay un ladrón suelto por el barrio – There is a thief somewhere in the neighbourhood
Vamos de compras por la ciudad – We’re going to do some shopping down town
③ Reason
Nos hemos arruinado por tu culpa – We are broke because of you (it’s your fault)
Eso te pasa por (ser tan) cabezota – That happens to you because of being so stubborn
Trabajar en el hospital es estresante por la falta de personal – Working at the hospital is stressful because of the staff shortage
④ Passive Sentences (By)
La obra fue pintada por Picasso – The composition was painted by Picasso
⑤ Expressing Time, or When Something Takes Place
Nunca como nada por las mañanas – I never eat anything in the morning
Voy a clases de español por las tardes – I go to Spanish lessons in the evening
Siempre voy a casa por Navidad – I always go home at Christmas time
⑥ To Express the Price You’ve Paid For Something
Compré mis patines por cien euros – I bought my skates for 100 euros
¿Cuánto pagaste por tu vestido? – How much did you pay for your dress?
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…and Also To Express Units Per Time
Doscientos kilómetros por hora
200 km per hour
S
El tren pasa por Madrid, pero no por Guadalajara – The train goes past Madrid, but not Guadalajara
Tengo una gran admiración por tu trabajo – I really admire your work
Te cambio tu jersey por esta camiseta – Let’s swap your jersey for this t-shirt
¿Hablamos por teléfono? – Shall we talk on the phone
Tengo ganas de dar un paseo por el parque – I feel like going for a stroll in the park
La casa está vieja por falta de mantenimiento – The house looks old because of the lack of maintenance
¿Por cuánto conseguiste los zapatos en las rebajas? – How much did you pay for the shoes during the sales?
No quiero hablar con él por lo que me dijo ayer – I don’t want to talk to him because of what he said to me yesterday
Los compro por un precio muy barato – I buy them for a very cheap price
¿Puedes pasar por la tienda de camino a casa? – Could you pop into the grocery shop on your way home?
Alcanzo los quince kilómetros por hora en bicicleta I – reach 15 km per hour on my bike
Siempre me levanto temprano por la mañana – I always get up early in the morning
El muro de Adriano fue construido por los romanos – Adrian’s wall was built by the romans
El Támesis pasa por Londres – The Thames goes through London
Estoy contento por ti y lo que has conseguido – I’m happy for you and what you’ve reached
Use of “Por” in Spanish
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¿Me cambias el bolígrafo negro por este azul? – Would you swap the black pen for this blue one?
¿Puedes ir a la reunión por mí? – Could you go to the meeting on my behalf? (instead of me)
⑦ Exchange
⑧ Expressing a Feeling
Estoy muy contento por ti – I’m very happy for you
¡Estoy loco por ti! – I’m mad about you
⑨ Means of Getting or Doing Something
Contactamos por Skype – We get in touch via Skype
Juan no escribe nada a mano, lo hace todo por ordenador – Juan does nothing by hand, he does everything with the computer
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Use of "POR" in Spanish

  • 1. o you have already gone through the lesson on the use of para in Spanish [click to go]. Let’s now move on to the uses of por, which is another preposition that in English can be translated as by, through, along, for or around. It is also mixed up with para so many times! But the truth is, it can take a while to learn how and when prepositions are used in other languages other than ours. Probably more than other aspects of the learning process, it takes time and practice to get used to the way people use prepositions in the target language. In this lesson we’re going to break down the different uses of por so that you can have some guidance to start with. But remember, the great benefit for you will actually be the examples and just getting used to the kind of real situations in which Spanish people use this preposition. ¡Vamos allá! Want More? Use of “Por” in Spanish ① Places You Go Through Tengo que pasar por el parque para ir al supermercado – I have to go through the park to get to the supermarket ¿Sabes si la guagua pasa por esta calle? – Do you know if the bus goes past this street? ② Approximate Location Hay un ladrón suelto por el barrio – There is a thief somewhere in the neighbourhood Vamos de compras por la ciudad – We’re going to do some shopping down town ③ Reason Nos hemos arruinado por tu culpa – We are broke because of you (it’s your fault) Eso te pasa por (ser tan) cabezota – That happens to you because of being so stubborn Trabajar en el hospital es estresante por la falta de personal – Working at the hospital is stressful because of the staff shortage ④ Passive Sentences (By) La obra fue pintada por Picasso – The composition was painted by Picasso ⑤ Expressing Time, or When Something Takes Place Nunca como nada por las mañanas – I never eat anything in the morning Voy a clases de español por las tardes – I go to Spanish lessons in the evening Siempre voy a casa por Navidad – I always go home at Christmas time ⑥ To Express the Price You’ve Paid For Something Compré mis patines por cien euros – I bought my skates for 100 euros ¿Cuánto pagaste por tu vestido? – How much did you pay for your dress? Want More? Find More: Watch thevideo! …and Also To Express Units Per Time Doscientos kilómetros por hora 200 km per hour S
  • 2. El tren pasa por Madrid, pero no por Guadalajara – The train goes past Madrid, but not Guadalajara Tengo una gran admiración por tu trabajo – I really admire your work Te cambio tu jersey por esta camiseta – Let’s swap your jersey for this t-shirt ¿Hablamos por teléfono? – Shall we talk on the phone Tengo ganas de dar un paseo por el parque – I feel like going for a stroll in the park La casa está vieja por falta de mantenimiento – The house looks old because of the lack of maintenance ¿Por cuánto conseguiste los zapatos en las rebajas? – How much did you pay for the shoes during the sales? No quiero hablar con él por lo que me dijo ayer – I don’t want to talk to him because of what he said to me yesterday Los compro por un precio muy barato – I buy them for a very cheap price ¿Puedes pasar por la tienda de camino a casa? – Could you pop into the grocery shop on your way home? Alcanzo los quince kilómetros por hora en bicicleta I – reach 15 km per hour on my bike Siempre me levanto temprano por la mañana – I always get up early in the morning El muro de Adriano fue construido por los romanos – Adrian’s wall was built by the romans El Támesis pasa por Londres – The Thames goes through London Estoy contento por ti y lo que has conseguido – I’m happy for you and what you’ve reached Use of “Por” in Spanish Want More? ➤ find more at: Want More? Find More: Watch thevideo! ¿Me cambias el bolígrafo negro por este azul? – Would you swap the black pen for this blue one? ¿Puedes ir a la reunión por mí? – Could you go to the meeting on my behalf? (instead of me) ⑦ Exchange ⑧ Expressing a Feeling Estoy muy contento por ti – I’m very happy for you ¡Estoy loco por ti! – I’m mad about you ⑨ Means of Getting or Doing Something Contactamos por Skype – We get in touch via Skype Juan no escribe nada a mano, lo hace todo por ordenador – Juan does nothing by hand, he does everything with the computer More Examples with “Por”