Para vs. Por
Por expresses: Through Peter is swimming through the ocean. Pedro esta nadando por el oceano. Pedro na
Imprecise location Where is the island? Donde esta la isla? The island is near here. La isla esta por aqui.
Duration I sleep for 20 minutes Yo duermo por 20 minutos
In exchange Do you work for me? Trabajas por mi?
By I travel by airplane Yo viajo por avion The class is taught by a genius La clase es dada por un genio
In expressions Por lo visto Apparently Por lo menos At least
Para expresses: Destination Let’s go to the forest Vamos para el bosque
For/deadline We have to finish at 2 o’clock Tenemos que terminar para las 2 en punto.
Actions directed toward a goal I study to finish my career Estudio para terminar mi carrera
Action directed toward a recipient This present is for you. El regalo es para tí. This blouse is for me. Esta blusa es para mi.