Spanish A2 · Day 9
Day 9: Fiestas y celebraciones — Prepositions por and para: uses and contrast
What you'll learn
- Grammar: Prepositions por and para: uses and contrast
- Reading: La noche de San Juan
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Grammar point: Prepositions por and para: uses and contrast
¡Hola! Today, we're diving into one of the most essential and interesting parts of Spanish grammar: the prepositions por and para . In English, both words are frequently translated as "for", which can easily confuse learners.
Key vocabulary (8 of 29 words)
- encender – to light, to ignite
- la hoguera – bonfire
- el desfile – parade
- tradicional – traditional
- alegre – cheerful, joyful
- ¡Enhorabuena! – Congratulations!
- la víspera – eve, the day before
- el roscón – Epiphany ring cake
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