When por is followed by a verb, can I also use para instead?

Dokuo A.A2Kwiziq community member

When por is followed by a verb, can I also use para instead?

Asked 5 years ago
InmaNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Dokuo,

Yes you can. But bear in mind that the meaning of para +infinitive is different to por + infinitive. Here is a lesson on Para + infinitive:

Por vs para in Spanish: Using para (and not por) for purpose, goal or objective

Hope it helps

Inma

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When por is followed by a verb, can I also use para instead?

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