Can you name the correct use of 'por' and 'para' in movement sentences?

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  • Source: Pasajes, Lengua, Sexta Edición
  • To express movement in space and time, "para" retains its basic meaning of movement toward an objective (→|).
  • "Por" takes on a different meaning, of duration or movement through space or time with no destination specified (|→).
  • Also try: Spanish: Por vs. Para - Cause and Effect
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Sentence'Por' or 'Para'English Translation
Ana estará en México ___ el tres de junio.Ana will be in Mexico by the third of June.
Estaremos en clase ___ la mañana.We will be in class during (in) the morning.
Pablo va ___ el pueblo.Pablo goes through the town.
Pablo va ___ la ciudad.Pablo heads toward the city.
Termínenlo ___ mañana.Finish it by (for) tomorrow.
Ana estará en México __ tres días.Ana will be in Mexico for (a period of) three days.
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Spanish: Por vs. Para - Movement through vs. Movement toward Quiz

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  • Created Nov 21, 2011 in Language
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