por

Definitions

• for on behalf of
• for in order to obtain
• for over a period of time
• for indicates something given in an exchange
• by through the action or presence of
• by indicates the creator of a work
• by using the rules or logic of
• by in the formula “X por X” or “por Xs”, indicates a steady progression
• by; in the name of indicates an oath
• per; a; each expresses the ratio of units
• (arithmetic) by indicates a mathematical division
• through entering and then leaving, being the medium of
• around; about; near in the vicinity of
• around; about; approximately close in quantity, amount or value to
• throughout in various parts of
• for; in favour of supporting
• (in the formula “X por Y”, where X is a verb and Y the infinitive of the same verb, or of a synonym) for its own sake; without a motive