Por vs Para in Real Sentences

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When to use por and when to use para, through complete real sentences

Sample cards

Esto es para ti.

This is for you. (para: recipient)

Lo hice para ti.

I made it for you. (para: recipient)

Lo hice por ti.

I did it because of you. (por: motive)

Gracias por venir.

Thanks for coming. (por: cause)

Salgo para el aeropuerto.

I'm heading to the airport. (para: destination)

Caminamos por el centro.

We walked through downtown. (por: through)

Es para mañana.

It's due tomorrow. (para: deadline)

Estudio español para viajar.

I study Spanish in order to travel. (para: purpose)

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