How is the word por translated from Spanish to English

Señala la causa o el motivo de algo.

Marks the cause or reason of something.

preposition
English translation
because of
through

Examples with “por”

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  • Llegué tarde por el tráfico. I was late because of the traffic.

  • ¿Cerraron la tienda por la lluvia? Did they close the store because of the rain?

  • Nos mudamos por el trabajo de mi hermana. We moved because of my sister's job.

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FAQ about “por”

How is “por” translated from Spanish?
“por” translates into English as “because of”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “por” mean?
Meaning of “por”: Señala la causa o el motivo de algo. In English — “because of”.
How do you pronounce “por”?
The transcription of “por” is [poɾ]. Listen to the pronunciation right here, and hear any other word in the VibeLing app.
What part of speech is “por”?
“por” is a preposition.
Where can I see examples with “por”?
Example sentences with “por” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “por”?
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