Meaning of por | Babel Free

Definitions

1. indicates motion
2. for (over a period of time)
3. about, around (near, in the vicinity of)
4. for (to obtain)
5. for (in exchange for)
6. for (on behalf of)
7. times, by, multiplied by
8. by (indicates the actor in a clause with its verb in the passive voice)
9. by, by means of
10. per

Equivalents

Examples

“pola rúa”

down the street

“pola porta”

through the door

“por dez anos”

for ten years

“polas seis”

at about six

“por aquí”

over here

“Fun á tenda por xabón.”

I went to the store for soap.

“oito por sete”

eights times seven; eights by seven

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