Por vs Para in Spanish: Using por (and not para) to communicate price

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Last updated: 2022-06-24
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Por vs Para in Spanish: price

We use the preposition por (not para) to indicate price. Read and listen to these examples:

Ojalá que Miguel venda su moto por 3000 euros.I hope that Miguel sells his motorbike for 3000 euros.

Mis amigos vendieron su casa por 1 millón de libras.My friends sold their house for 1 million pounds.

Vendo el cuadro por 5000 dólares.I'm selling the painting for 5000 dollars.

Me encanta tu chaqueta. Te la compro por 20 euros.I love your jacket. I'll buy it from you for 20 euros.

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Vendo el cuadro por 5000 dólares.I'm selling the painting for 5000 dollars.
Me encanta tu chaqueta. Te la compro por 20 euros.I love your jacket. I'll buy it from you for 20 euros.
Ojalá que Miguel venda su moto por 3000 euros.I hope that Miguel sells his motorbike for 3000 euros.
Mis amigos vendieron su casa por 1 millón de libras.My friends sold their house for 1 million pounds.
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