por vs para

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por vs para

I know 'para' usually goes in front of verbs in the infinitive form. When does 'por' go in front of verbs in the infinitive form?

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Por vs Para in Spanish: Using por (and not para) in exchange for something"
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InmaKwiziq Head of Spanish, Native Spanish TeacherCorrect answer

Hola Ariana 

Por can go in front of infinitives to express a cause. Here are two lessons on this use of por. 

Por for originating cause

Por to say because of 

I hope they help

Saludos

Inma

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por vs para

I know 'para' usually goes in front of verbs in the infinitive form. When does 'por' go in front of verbs in the infinitive form?

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