Meanings (ES + gloss)
a • hacia
Towards; in the direction of.
Run for the hills!
The astronauts headed for the moon.
para • pora (disused)
Directed at; intended to belong to.
I have something for you.
por
Supporting, in favour of.
All those for the motion, raise your hands.
Who's for ice-cream?
por
Because of.
He looks better for having lost weight.
He wouldn't apologize; and just for that, she refused to help him.
durante • por
Over (a period of time).
I've lived here for three years.
They fought for days over a silly pencil.
por
In order to obtain or acquire.
He's going for his doctorate.
I am aiming for completion by the end of business Thursday.
para ser
By the standards of, usually with the implication that those standards are lower than one might otherwise expect; considering.
Fair for its day.
She's spry for an old lady.
Phrases
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