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9 months ago Lampbane said:

Well, it's more of a "done and over with" versus "ongoing." The journey versus the destination.

(At least, that's the best I can manage when I'm not actively using the language anymore.)

9 months ago sionnach said:

"Not to be confused with para.'

Indeed. The por/para distinction could be considered the pons asinorum of Spanish for foreigners.

'By; through; because of.'

If only the distinction were this simple. Alas, it is not.

9 months ago Lampbane said:

There's a reason I made that notation - so I don't screw it up myself.

9 months ago yarb said:

Not to be confused, unless you're me. These two words are my Spanish achilles' heel.

9 months ago Lampbane said:

By; through; because of. Not to be confused with para.

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