Can anyone please share an acronym/mnemonic for the uses of "por" and "para"?
I often have people ask me this but I am not aware of one. If anyone has a good mnemonic that has been effective in aiding the learning of "por" and "para", please, share.
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Do you think mnemonics are a good approach when it comes to learning grammar?– OnlyThenDidIReckonMyCurseFeb 20, 2020 at 15:31
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3I believe it's a good start. What are your suggestions, please?– VeroFeb 20, 2020 at 15:57
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These have helped me a lot.
Para = PRODDS
Purpose
- Used to indicate a purpose or a goal.
- Translation: in order to
Recipient
- Used to indicate the recipient of an action or thing.
- Translation: for
Opinion
- Used to talk about an opinion.
- Translation: for, according to
Destination
- Used to indicate the destination or end point of an object or person.
- Translation: for
Deadline
- Used to indicate when something is due or scheduled.
- Translations: for, by, on
Standard
- Used to compare something or someone to a standard, such as cheapness or speed.
- Translation: for
Por = DREEMS
Duration
- Used to talk about how long it takes something to happen.
- Translation: for
Reason or Motive
- Used to indicate a reason or motive for doing something.
- Translation: because of
Emotion
- Used to indicate the recipient or or cause for an emotional reaction.
- Translations: for, towards, at
Exchange
- Used to talk about exchanges.
- Translation: for
Mode of Communication or Transportation/ Movement
- Used to talk about the manner in which something or someone travels.
- Translations: by, on, through
Substitution
- Used to indicate that someone or something is taking the place of another person or thing.
- Translations: for, instead of
