Por vs. Para

The prepositions "por" and "para" have a variety of meanings in Spanish. They can be confusing for those who speak Spanish as a second language because they both can be tranlated as "for."


Here is a useful link that breaks down the rules for "por" and "para" in a clear manner: POR VS. PARA. At the bottom of the website, you can test yourself with a couple of quizzes.