Subject Lessons:
Spanish Prepositions
Prepositions of Place in Spanish
POR / PARA / Verbs A – Con – De
Subject Exercises:
Prepositions Exercise 1 / 2
Prepositions of Place Exercise 1
Prepositions of Place Spanish Worksheet 2
Verbs with A / Con / De Exercise 1 / 2
Por in Spanish Exercise 1 / 2
Para in Spanish Exercise 1 / 2
Para vs Por Exercise 1 / 2
Preposition A vs Personal A 1 / 2
Compound Prepositions Exercise 1 / 2
Multiple Choice:
Spanish Prepositions Quiz 1
Prepositions of Place Spanish Test
Prepositions of Place Spanish Quiz 2
PDF Exercises:
Spanish Prepositions PDF 1 / PDF 2 / See All
In Spanish, the preposition para change meaning when used in different contexts. The English equivalent of the prepositions para is usually “For“.
Usage of the Preposition ‘Para’ in Spanish
- The preposition Para can be used when indicating an action or an event.
Examples:
Mara estudia para ser doctora.
Mara studies to be a doctor.
La tarea es para la clase de español.
The homework is for the Spanish class.
El lunes salgo para Colombia.
On Monday I am leaving for Colombia.
- 2. The preposition Para can be used when indicating deadlines, date and time.
Examples:
El examen de español es para mañana.
The Spanish exam is for tomorrow.
La cita con el doctor es para el viernes.
The doctor’s appointment is for Friday.
La reservación es para las siete de la noche.
The reservation is for seven at night.
- 3. It can also be used for comparison of people, objects or situations.
Examples:
Para un hospital privado, la atencion no es muy buena.
For a private hospital, the care is not very good.
Para la edad que tiene Mario, el es muy alto.
For Mario’s age, he is very tall.
