Answer and Explanation:
In Spanish, the words <em>por</em> and <em>para</em> are commonly confused because of their similar meaning. Por and Para are usually used instead of 'for'. However, they are used in different situations.
There are different ways in which we can accurately use the preposition 'por' instead.
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<em>For</em><em> example (</em><em>por</em><em> ejemplo):</em>
To mention the reason behind a behavior
<em>Because of - Por</em>
- I didn't go to the movies <u>because of</u> the rain.
- No fui al cine (yo) <u>por</u> la lluvia.
To say Thank you
<em>Thanks for… - Gracias por...</em>
- Thanks <u>for</u> your help.
- Gracias <u>por</u> tu ayuda.
To indicate proximity (place)
<em>Around here / near here - Por aqui</em>
- The restaurant is <u>near</u> here.
- El restaurante está <u>por</u> aquí.
To indicate that someone is performing or has performed an action
<em>Done by - Hecho por</em>
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- The book was written <u>by</u> Stephen King.
- El libro fue escrito <u>por</u> Stephen King.
How you are doing today? = how are you doing to day
I'm not sure how to say I'm doing fine... yet
This is up to you and what your paper says, but the translation is:
We do a project in the English class.
