POR+versus+PARA

=__**POR Versus PARA**__=

Expressing movement **along**, **through**, **around**, **by** or **about**: //Anduve por las calles de la ciudad//. I walked through the streets of the city.
 * Uses for //por//:**

Denoting a **time** or **duration** when something occurs. //Viajamos por tres semanas//. We're traveling for three weeks.

Expressing the **cause** not the purpose) of an action: //Me caí por la nieve.// I fell down because of the snow.

Meaning **per**: //Dos por ciento.//Two percent.

Meaning **supporting** or **in favor of**: //Trabajamos por derechos humanos//. We work for human rights.

Introducing the **agent of an action** after a passive verb: //Fue escrito por Bob Woodward//. It was written by Bob Woodward.

Indicating **means of transportation**: //Viajaré por avión//. I will travel by plane.

Used in **numerous expressions**: //Por ejemplo.// For example. //Por favor.// Please. Meaning **for the purpose of** or **in order to**: //Para bailar la bamba, necesita una poca de gracia.// In order to dance the bamba you need a little grace.
 * Uses for //para//:**

With a noun or pronoun as object, meaning **for the benefit of** or **directed to**: //Es para usted.// It's for you.

Meaning **to** or **in the direction of** when referring to a **specific place**: //Voy para Europa.// I'm heading to Europe.

Meaning **by** or **for** when referring to a **specific time**: //Necesito el regalo para mañana.// I need the gift for tomorrow. //Vamos a la casa de mi madre para el fin de semana//. We're going to my mother's for the weekend.