We use the preposition para (not por) to express a purpose, goal or objective. In this case, it is always followed by an infinitive. Read and listen to these examples:
Corro para estar en forma.
I run in order to keep fit.
Habla para practicar el idioma.
He speaks to practise the language.
Están ahorrando para comprar una casa.
They are saving money in order to buy a house.
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Silvia
Kwiziq language super star
25/06/18
¡Hola Robin! We only accept "para ser sinceros" with this expression in particular because the original meaning is "(in order) to be honest" and not "because of being honest". I hope that this helps! Silvia
Robin
Kwiziq community member
26/06/18
Thanks, yes that's helpful. I wanted to share, that that was the one I found the trickiest.
Robin
Kwiziq community member
25 June 2018
1 reply
...anyway it's para!
Silvia
Kwiziq language super star
25 June 2018
25/06/18