# Por vs Para

> id: grammar.prepositions.por-para · category: grammar · depth: standard · levels: A2, B1 · review: internally_reviewed

**Summary.** Use para for purpose, destination, recipient, and deadlines. Use por for cause, exchange, duration, movement through a place, and means.

English often uses “for” for both por and para, but Spanish separates different meanings.

Para often points forward: purpose, destination, recipient, or deadline.

Por often explains reason, path, exchange, duration, or means.

## Examples
- Busco un departamento para vivir. — I am looking for an apartment to live in.
- Gracias por la información. — Thank you for the information.

Related: grammar.prepositions.por-uses, grammar.prepositions.para-uses

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