Por vs para: The complete guide, made easy – with audio!

So, you’re struggling to understand when you should use “por” and when you should use “para”. You go eeny, meeny, miny, mo then pick one at random. You cross your fingers and hope for the best.

一Besides, you have a 50% chance of getting it right.

Please, take our word for it. Learning the difference between “por” and “para” doesn’t have to be confusing. It’s the way that it is taught that makes it a nightmare. That’s why in this article, you’ll find a much easier method that will help you learn the difference between the two.

But don’t worry, we won’t skip anything you need to know, we’ll just teach it in a way that’s much simpler to grasp.

Now, there’s a lot to cover in this article. But don’t worry as we’ve broken it down into very simple steps. Each section also includes practice exercises that will help you to apply what you’ve learned and build your confidence.

Make sure you complete the exercises so that you can make the most of all the practice opportunities. This will make sure that choosing between “por” and “para” is no longer a hopeful stab in the dark but rather an automatic process that you get right every time. 

Well, that’s enough talking about it. Now, let’s get going on our road trip through the grammar of “por” and “para”.

In this article we’ll cover:

  • The difference between por and para
  • Por is for reason, para is for purpose
  • Por is for duration, para is for deadline
  • Por is by someone, para is for someone
  • Por is along, para is towards
  • Por is for traveling and communication
  • Por is for exchange and substitution
  • Por is for multiplication and division
  • Para is to express opinion
  • Para is to express contrast
  • Por vs para summary
  • No substitutions!
  • Por and para bonus: questions
  • Final words

As you can see, there’s a lot to get through on this one. That’s why we’re going to take it step-by-step. You will be able to feel a lot more confident by the end of this article.

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The Complete Guide to Spanish Grammar
The easy way to learn por and para in Spanish

The difference between por and para

So what’s all the fuss about “por” and “para”? Let’s find out by taking a look at how they are used. 

Examples:

  • Thanks for the food
    Gracias por la comida
  • The food is for Juan
    La comida es para Juan

Hit the brakes right there! 

Why does it say “por” in one sentence and “para” in another?

The simple answer to that question is because there are certain instances where we use “por” in Spanish and others where we have to use “para”.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Let’s get to know each case.

Por is for reason, para is for purpose

At our first stop on our scenic “por” and “para” road trip, we’ll learn about reason and purpose.

  • “Por” is used to talk about a reason, cause, or motivation for something 
  • “Para” is used to talk about a goal or a purpose of an action

Reason – use por

Examples:

  • I drink water because of the heat
    Tomo agua por el calor
  • I learn Spanish because of my girlfriend 
    Aprendo español por mi novia

Purpose – use para

Examples:

  • I need cheese in order to cook the pizza
    Necesito queso para cocinar la pizza
  • She works hard in order to earn money
    Ella trabaja mucho para ganar dinero
  • I study Spanish to speak with my Argentinian girlfriend
    Estudio español para hablar con mi novia Argentina

Practice time

Now there’s no time for a pit stop on this journey. Let’s get straight into the practice questions!

In these exercises, you’ll need to fill in the blanks with “por” or “para” in each sentence.

Here are two examples of how the exercises work: 

Question:

  • I drink water because of the heat
    Tomo agua ______ el calor

Answer:

  • Tomo agua por el calor

Question:

  • Because of my love for America, I went to New York in order to work
    ______ amor a Los Estados Unidos, fui a Nueva York ______ trabajar

Answer:

  • Por mi amor a Los Estados Unidos, fui a Nueva York para trabajar

Exercise 1: It’s time for us to hand over the baton. Fill in the blanks with “por” or “para”:

  1. I live in Mexico because of the food
    Vivo en México ______ la comida
  1. I went to New York in order to work
    Me fui a Nueva York ______ trabajar
  1. Because there are so many people at the party, I ordered more beer
    ______ tanta gente en la fiesta, pedí más cerveza
  2. I’m studying in order to become programmer
    Estoy estudiando ______ ser programador
  1. Because of the fight, we need to talk to resolve things
    ______ la discusión, necesitamos hablar ______ solucionar las cosas
  1. Because he’s materialistic, he works a lot in order to earn a lot of money
    ______ ser materialista, trabaja mucho ______ ganar mucho dinero
  1. Because of my doctor’s advice, I exercise to stay in shape
    ______ el consejo de mi doctor, hago ejercicios ______ mantenerme en forma
  1. Because of my interest in Latin culture, I’m studying Spanish in order to live in Colombia
    ______ mi interés en la cultura latina, estudio español ______ vivir en Colombia
  1. I’m studying Spanish because of my girlfriend so that I’ll be able to talk with her
    Estudio español ______ mi novia ______ poder hablar con ella
  1. Because of her love for pets, she studies to become a veterinarian
    ______ amor a las mascotas, estudia ______ ser veterinaria

Note: The answers are at the end of the article.

Por is for duration, para is for deadlines

A road trip with the kids is never complete without the following questions:

Are we there yet? What time will we get there? 

That’s why the next stop on our journey will help us talk about duration and deadlines in Spanish.

  • “Por” is used to talk about durations of time
  • “Para” is also used to talk about deadlines and time limits

Durations – use por

Examples:

  • Today I have to work for 6 hours
    Hoy tengo que trabajar por 6 horas 
  • I studied Spanish with LingoToGo for 2 hours
    Estudié español en LingoToGo por 2 horas
  • I study Spanish twice per week
    Yo estudio español dos veces por semana
  • They drink coffee during the mornings
    Ellos toman café por las mañanas

Deadlines – use para

Examples:

  • The Spanish homework is due Monday
    La tarea de español es para el lunes
  • My college presentation is due Friday
    Mi presentación de la universidad es para el viernes
  • I need the Spanish homework by tomorrow
    Necesito la tarea de español para mañana
  • You have to have the report ready by next week
    Tienes que tener el informe listo para la otra semana

Practice time

It’s time for you to give it a go. In these exercises, you’ll need to fill in the blanks with “por” or “para” in each sentence.

Here are two examples of how the exercises work: 

Question:

  • Today I have to work for 6 hours
    Hoy tengo que trabajar ______ 6 horas 

Answer:

  • Hoy tengo que trabajar por 6 horas

Question:

  • Today I have to work for 6 hours. The project is due tomorrow at 9 AM.
    Hoy tengo que trabajar ______ 6 horas. El proyecto es ______ mañana, a las 9 de la mañana.

Answer:

  • Hoy tengo que trabajar por 6 horas. El proyecto es para mañana, a las nueve de la mañana.

Exercise 2: Now the ball is in your court! Fill in the blanks with “por” or “para”:

  1. The restaurant is closed for the summer
    El restaurante está cerrado ______ el verano
  2. I need to finish the report by tomorrow
    Necesito terminar el informe ______ mañana
  3. You ought to think about other people for a moment
    Debes pensar en otras personas ______ un momento
  4. I studied for the exam for two days. I have to be ready by Friday
    Estudié para el examen ______ dos días. Debo estar listo ______ el viernes
  5. I exercise every day for two hours. I have to lose weight for the summer
    Hago ejercicios todos los días ______ dos horas. Tengo que adelgazar ______ el verano
  6. I have to work tonight. The report is for tomorrow.
    Debo trabajar ______ la noche. El informe es ______ mañana,
  7. The test is on Tuesday. I have to study three hours per day to prepare.
    El examen es ______ el martes. Debo estudiar tres horas ______ día para prepararme.

Note: The answers are at the end of the article.

Por is by someone, para is for someone

We’ve just rolled into stop number 3 where we’ll learn how to use “por” and “para” in reference to someone.

  • “Por” is used to talk about something done by someone
  • “Para” is used to talk about something done for someone

By someone – use por

Examples:

  • The book was written by Edgar Allan Poe
    El libro fue escrito por Edgar Allan Poe
  • The house was built by my family
    La casa fue construida por mi familia

For someone – use para

Examples:

  • The present is for you
    El regalo es para ti
  • This book is for my teacher
    Este libro es para mi maestro
  • I bought this shirt for my son
    Compré esta camisa para mi hijo
  • The chocolates are for the guests
    Los chocolates son para los invitados

Practice time

Now it is your turn to give it a whirl. In these exercises, you’ll need to fill in the blanks with “por” or “para” in each sentence.

Here are two examples of how the exercises work: 

Question:

  • This highway was built by the engineers
    Esta carretera fue construida ______ los ingenieros

Answer:

  • Esta carretera fue construida por los ingenieros

Question:

  • This highway was built by the engineers for the farmers
    Esta carretera fue construida ______ los ingenieros ______ los granjeros

Answer:

  • Esta carretera fue construida por los ingenieros para los granjeros

Exercise 3: Why don’t you try your hand at it? Fill in the blanks with “por” or “para”:

  1. The house was built by José
    La casa fue construida ______ José
  2. The house was built for the family
    La casa fue construida ______ la familia
  3. The house was built by José and is for María
    La casa fue construida ______ José y es ______ Maria
  4. The money made by Luis is for his family
    El dinero ganado ______ Luis es ______ su familia
  5. The cakes made by Veronica are not for you. They are for the children.
    Los pasteles hechos ______ Veronica no son ______ ti. Son ______ los niños.
  6. I bought this book written by Gabriel García Márquez for my sister
    Compré este libro escrito ______ Gabriel García Márquez ______ mi hermana
  7. This handbag was made by an artisan and is for you
    Este bolso fue hecho ______ un artesano y es ______ ti

Note: The answers are at the end of the article.

Por is along, para is towards

So we’re driving along the road towards our destination. Let’s see how we can express that correctly in Spanish with the help of the following explanation:

  • “Por” is used to talk about traveling along a route
  • “Para” is used to talk about traveling towards a final destination

Along – use por

Examples:

  • I don’t want to go along the beach. It is very cold.
    No quiero ir por la playa. Hace mucho frío
  • Let’s walk through the park
    Vamos a caminar por el parque
  • The store is by the river
    La tienda queda por el río

Towards – use para

  • I go to my house now
    Voy para mi casa ahora
  • Where are you going to?
    ¿Para dónde vas?
  • They go to the beach
    Ellos van para la playa
  • Laura is leaving for the meeting with her boss
    Laura está saliendo para la reunión con su jefe

Practice time

Now we’ll hand it over to you. In these exercises, you’ll need to fill in the blanks with “por” or “para” in each sentence.

Here are two examples of how the exercises work: 

Question:

  • Let’s walk through the park
    Vamos a caminar ______ el parque 

Answer:

  • Vamos a caminar por el parque

Question:

  • Let’s walk through the park to your house.
    Vamos a caminar ______ el parque ______ tu casa.

Answer:

  • Vamos a caminar por el parque para tu casa.

Exercise 4: On your marks, get set, go. Fill in the blanks with “por” and “para”:

  1. I’m passing by the university
    Paso ______ la universidad
  2. I’m heading to the university
    Voy ______ la universidad
  3. I’m walking along the river to the university
    Estoy caminando ______ el río ______ la universidad
  4. This bus goes through the city centre to the mall
    Este autobús pasa ______ el centro ______ el mall
  5. I’m walking along the road to the café
    Estoy caminando ______ la calle ______ el café
  6. I’m driving through Santa Mónica towards San José
    Estoy manejando ______ Santa Mónica ______ San José
  7. The road to Buenos Aires goes along the ocean
    La carretera ______ Buenos Aires va ______ el océano

Note: The answers are at the end of the article.

Por is for traveling and communication

How will you get there? Let me know via message that you’ve arrived.

Learning to talk about the way we travel and communicate is our next point of call on our “por” and “para” trip. Here’s what you need to know:

  • Use por when you are talking about the way you travel (by car, train, plane, etc.) and communicate (letter, phone, email, etc).

Examples:

  • Tomorrow I travel by car
    Mañana viajo por carro
  • I like to travel by plane
    Me gusta viajar por avión
  • I sent the message by email
    Envié el mensaje por correo electrónico 
  • I saw Maria talking on the phone
    Vi a Maria hablando por teléfono
  • My boyfriend always calls me by phone
    Mi novio me llama siempre por teléfono

Practice time

Is the trip beginning to seem a little monotonous? Then it’s time for a coffee and a leg stretch before we get back on the road. 

So, let’s shake things up a little here. To reinforce what you’ve already learned, we’re going to include some sentences about travel and communication using “por” and combine them with some of the other uses of “para” that you’ve already learned. 

Here are two examples of how the exercises work: 

Question:

  • My boyfriend always calls me by phone
    Mi novio me llama siempre ______ teléfono

Answer:

  • Mi novio me llama siempre por teléfono

Question:

  • Tomorrow I travel by car to Santiago
    Mañana viajo ______ carro ______ Santiago

Answer:

  • Mañana viajo por carro para Santiago

Exercise 5: So here we go. Fill in the blanks with the por or para:

  1. You can contact me by email
    Puedes contactarme ______ correo electrónico
  2. I’m talking on the phone
    Estoy hablando ______ teléfono
  3. I’m talking on the phone in order to explain the situation
    Estoy hablando ______ teléfono ______ explicar la situación
  4. I’m going by plane
    Voy ______ avión
  5. I’m going by plane to New York
    Voy ______ avión ______ Nueva York
  6. I’ll send a message by email in order to resolve the issue
    Voy a mandar un mensaje ______ correo electrónico ______ solucionar el problema
  7. Can we talk by phone to arrange the date?
    ¿Podemos hablar ______ teléfono ______ agendar la cita?
  8. I wrote everything in an email in order to be clear
    Escribí todo ______ correo electrónico ______ ser claro
  9. I don’t like to talk by text message because I don’t write well on my phone
    No me gusta hablar ______ mensajes de texto porque no escribo bien ______ mi teléfono
  10. He sent the package for María by plane
    Él envió el paquete ______ María ______ avión

Note: The answers are at the end of the article.

Por is for exchange and substitution

Our next pit stop is at exchange and substitution. 

  • Por is used to talk about purchases, trades, and substitutions

Purchases

Examples:

  • I bought the shirt for $10 US
    Compré la camisa por $10 dólares

Trades

Examples:

  • I trade this shirt for your shoes
    Te cambio esta camisa por tus zapatos
  • I give you my apple for your chocolate
    Te doy mi manzana por tu chocolate

Substitutions

Examples:

  • Today Ana worked instead of me. I didn’t work.
    Hoy Ana trabajó por mí. Yo no trabajé.
  • Today I have to clean the house instead of Luis. He is sick.
    Hoy tengo que limpiar la casa por Luis. Él está enfermo.

Practice time

So let’s give it a go. We’ll mix this one up too. You’ll find examples of exchanges and substitutions with “por” and some of the other uses of “para” you’ve already learned in this exercise.

Here are two examples of how the exercises work: 

Question:

  • I paid a lot for the house
    Pagué mucho ______ la casa

Answer:

  • I paid a lot for the house
    Pagué mucho por la casa

Question:

  • I paid a lot for the house to live in a nice neighborhood
    Pagué mucho ______ la casa ______ vivir en un buen vecindario

Answer:

  • Pagué mucho por la casa para vivir en un buen vecindario

Exercise 6: It’s over to you. Fill in the blanks with the por or para:

  1. She gave me 15 dollars for the chair
    Ella me dio 15 dólares ______ la silla
  2. I bought the strawberries for fifty pesos to make a cake
    Compré las fresas ______ cincuenta pesos ______ hacer una torta
  3. I bought a new chair for a lot of money to be comfortable at my desk
    Compré una silla ______ mucho dinero ______ estar cómodo en mi escritorio
  4. I traded my shoes for a blouse to dress up for the party
    Cambié mis zapatos ______ una blusa para vestirme bien ______ la fiesta
  5. I worked instead of José today to earn more money
    Hoy trabajé ______ José ______ ganar más dinero

Note: The answers are at the end of the article.

Por is for multiplication and division

Now I know we never warned you that math would come into the equation. (Pun intended.) But, this is simple. Promise. 

  • Por is used in math too

Examples:

  • Two times two equals four
    Dos por dos son cuatro
  • Eight divided by four equals two
    Ocho dividido por cuatro son dos

Dead easy, right?

There’s no need to practice this one.

Para is to express an opinion

What do you think of our road trip so far? 

This next section will help you to say how you feel.

  • “Para” is used to express opinions

If you want to sound even more like a native while talking about your opinion you can also say “para mi“. That means “according to me” or “in my opinion“.

Examples:

  • In my opinion, talking in Spanish is easy
    Para mí, hablar en español es fácil
  • In their opinion, living in Spain is very nice
    Para ellos, vivir en España es muy bueno
  • It is very easy for me to learn Spanish with LingoToGo
    Para mí, es muy fácil aprender español con LingoToGo

Practice time

You know the drill, it’s time to get practicing. In this exercise, you’ll find examples of opinions with “para” combined with some of the other uses of “por” and “para” that you’ve already learned.

Here are two examples of how the exercises work: 

Question:

  • In my opinion, that route is not safe at night
    ______ mi, esta ruta no es segura ______ las noches

Answer:

  • Para mí, esta ruta no es segura por las noches

Exercise 7: Now you take the lead. Fill in the blanks with “por” or “para”:

  1. In my opinion, it’s not good that you drive for so many hours without a break
    ______ mi, no es bueno que manejes ______ tantas horas sin descanso
  2. In my opinion, it’s good for me to do things to achieve my goals
    ______ mi, es bueno hacer cosas ______ lograr mis metas
  1. It doesn’t seem like a good idea to me that you walk home alone at night
    ______ mi, no es una buena idea que camines sola ______ la casa ______ las noches

Note: The answers are at the end of the article.

Para is to express a contrast

On our last stop, we’ll discuss contrasts like this one:

For my first road trip, this wasn’t so bad.

  • Use “para” to express something unusual or a contrast

This is less common but still is worth learning so that you can understand it when you hear it.

Examples:

  • For cooking for the first time, the food is delicious
    Para cocinar por primera vez, la comida está deliciosa
  • For being 11 years old, she is a very good athlete
    Para tener 11 años, ella es muy buena deportista

Note: In this case, English uses the gerund (the verbs end in “-ing”). On the other hand, Spanish uses the infinitive. Take a closer look at what we mean below:

  • For cooking for the first time, the food is delicious
    Para cocinar por primera vez, la comida está deliciosa

Por vs para summary

We’ve seen a tonne of differences between “por” and “para” on our trip today. So coming up, we have a summary chart of them both so that you will know when to use each one.

PorPara
ReasonPurpose
DurationDeadline
By someoneFor someone
AlongTowards
Other uses:
  • Traveling and communication
  • Exchanges and substitutions
  • Multiplication and division
Other uses:
  • Opinions
  • Contrasts

Don’t despair! 

You don’t have to memorize all of these at once. Just practice the most popular and then build from there.

No Substitutions!

“Por” and “para” are not interchangeable. That’s why there are specific rules for when to use each one.

More often than not, a native speaker will be able to understand you if you use the wrong word. But, sometimes getting your “por” and “para” the wrong way around can completely change the meaning of the sentence:

Examples:

  • Luis buys the gift for Maria (for someone)
    Luis compra el regalo para María
  • Luis buys the gift instead of Maria (substitution)
    Luis compra el regalo por Maria

Por and para bonus: questions

A bonus section at the end of an article is like stopping off at a bakery on the way home. So, grab an iced donut, and let’s go!

  • Por and para can be used in questions

You’ve probably already learned that “¿por qué?” means “why?” and that you can answer using “porque” which means “because”.

But you can also use “por” and “para” to form more interesting questions and answers. We’ll now see how you can use these words to express reason or motivation and purpose.

Reason or motivation

Examples:

  • Why do you study?
    ¿Por qué estudias?
  • Because of my girlfriend. She is Chilean.
    Por mi novia. Ella es Chilena.

Purpose

Examples:

  • What are you studying Spanish for?
    ¿Para qué estudias español?
  • In order to travel to Latin America
    Para viajar a Latinoamérica

Note: If you’re still unsure about the use of “por” and “para” in questions, you should follow the lead of the person asking the questions. If someone asks you a question containing “por”, your answer should contain “por” as well. And the same is true if they use “para”.

To find out more about forming questions in Spanish, take a look at our guide on interrogative pronouns. 

Final words

Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of our “por” and “para” road trip. 

Bookmark this guide so you’ll have it on hand whenever you doubt when to use “por” and “para” in a sentence.

There are no secrets to this one. The more you use “por” and “para” the better and the more confident you will feel with them.

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Answers

Exercise 1: Reason and purpose

1) I live in Mexico because of the food
Vivo en México por la comida

2) I went to New York in order to work
Me fui a Nueva York para trabajar

3) Because there are so many people at the party, I ordered more beer
Por tanta gente en la fiesta, pedí más cerveza

4) I’m studying in order to become programmer
Estoy estudiando para ser programador

5) Because of the fight, we need to talk to resolve things
Por la discusión, necesitamos hablar para solucionar las cosas

6) Because he’s materialistic, he works a lot in order to earn a lot of money
Por ser materialista, trabaja mucho para ganar mucho dinero

7) Because of my doctor’s advice, I exercise to stay in shape
Por el consejo de mi doctor, hago ejercicios para mantenerme en format

8) Because of my interest in Latin culture, I’m studying Spanish in order to live in Colombia
Por mi interés en la cultura latina, estudio español para vivir en Colombia

9) I’m studying Spanish because of my girlfriend so that I’ll be able to talk with her
Estudio español por mi novia, para poder hablar con ella

10) Because of her love for pets, she studies to become a veterinarian
Por su amor a las mascotas, estudia para ser veterinarian

Exercise 2: Durations and deadlines

1) The restaurant is closed for the summer
El restaurante está cerrado por el verano

2) I need to finish the report by tomorrow
Necesito terminar el informe para mañana

3) You ought to think about other people for a moment
Debes pensar en otras personas por un moment

4) I studied for the exam for two days. I have to be ready by Friday.
Estudié para el examen por dos días. Debo estar listo para el viernes.

5) I exercise every day for two hours. I have to lose weight for the summer.
Hago ejercicio todos los días por dos horas. Tengo que adelgazar para el verano.

6) I have to work tonight. The report is due tomorrow.
Debo trabajar por la noche. El informe es para mañana.

7) The test is on Tuesday. I have to study three hours per day to prepare.
El examen es para el martes. Debo estudiar tres horas por día para prepararme.

Exercise 3: By someone for someone

1) The house was built by José
La casa fue construida por José

2) The house was built for the family
La casa fue construida para la Familia

3) The house was built by José and is for María
La casa fue construida por José y es para Maria

4) The money made by Luis is for his family
El dinero ganado por Luis es para su familiar

5) The cakes made by Veronica are not for you. They are for the children.
Los pasteles hechos por Veronica no son para ti. Son para los niños.

6) I bought this book written by Gabriel García Márquez for my sister
Compré este libro, escrito por Gabriel García Márquez, para mi hermana

7) This handbag was made by an artisan and is for you
Este bolso fue hecho por un artesano, y es para ti

Exercise 4: Along and towards

1) I’m passing by the university
Paso por la Universidad

2) I’m heading to the university
Voy para la Universidad

3) I’m walking along the river to the university
Estoy caminando por el río para la universidad

4) This bus goes through the city centre to the mall
Este autobús pasa por el centro, para el centro comercial

5) I’m walking along the road to the café
Estoy caminando por la calle para el café

6) I’m driving through Santa Mónica towards San José
Estoy manejando por Santa Mónica para San José

7) The road to Buenos Aires goes along the ocean
La carretera para Buenos Aires va por el océano

Exercise 5: Traveling and communication

1) You can contact me by email
Puedes contactarme por correo electrónico

2) I’m talking on the phone
Estoy hablando por teléfono

3) I’m talking on the phone in order to explain the situation
Estoy hablando por teléfono para explicar la situación

4) I’m going by plane
Voy por avión

5) I’m going by plane to New York
Voy por avión para Nueva York

6) I’ll send a message by email in order to resolve the issue
Voy a mandar un mensaje por correo electrónico para solucionar el problems

7) Can we talk by phone to arrange the date?
¿Podemos hablar por teléfono para agendar la cita?

8) I wrote everything in an email in order to be clear
Escribí todo por correo electrónico para ser claro

9) I don’t like to talk by text message because I don’t write well on my phone
No me gusta hablar por mensajes de texto, porque no escribo bien por mi teléfono

10) He sent the package for María by plane
Él envió el paquete para María por avión

Exercise 6: Exchange and substitution

1) She gave me 15 dollars for the chair
Ella me dio 15 dólares por la silla

2) I bought the strawberries for fifty pesos to make a cake
Compré las fresas por cincuenta pesos para hacer una torta

3) I bought a new chair for a lot of money to be comfortable at my desk
Compré una silla por mucho dinero para estar cómodo en mi escritorio

4) I traded my shoes for a blouse to dress up for the party
Cambié mis zapatos por una blusa para vestirme para la fiesta

5) I worked instead of José today to earn more money
Hoy trabajé por José para ganar más dinero

Exercise 7: Opinion

1) In my opinion, it’s not good that you drive for so many hours without a break
Para mí, no es bueno que manejes por tantas horas sin descanso

2) In my opinion, it’s good to do things to achieve my goals
Para mí, es bueno hacer cosas para lograr mis metas

3) It doesn’t seem like a good idea to me that you walk home alone at night
Para mí, no es una buena idea que camines sola para la casa por las noches

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