What is the Spanish word for "for"?

Learn how to say "for" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

for

Spanish

para

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Alternative translations of "for"

por

Examples of how to use "for" in Spanish

English
What did you buy for dinner?
Spanish
¿Qué compraste para la cena?
English
This gift is for you.
Spanish
Este regalo es para ti.
English
We waited for the bus.
Spanish
Esperamos al autobús.
English
She left a note for me.
Spanish
Ella dejó una nota para mí.
English
He studied hard for the exam.
Spanish
Él estudió mucho para el examen.

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