Usages of por
Você pode comprar minha bicicleta, ou podemos trocar por um casaco novo.
You can buy my bicycle, or we can trade it for a new coat.
Faça isso agora, por favor.
Do this now, please.
Antes de sair, eu sempre escovo os dentes e olho no espelho por um minuto.
Before leaving, I always brush my teeth and look in the mirror for a minute.
Você pode me emprestar sua caneta por um minuto?
Can you lend me your pen for a minute?
Se você perder o metrô, espere por mim na estação principal.
If you miss the subway, wait for me at the main station.
Ela colocou a mão na cabeça e ficou quieta por um minuto.
She put her hand on her head and stayed quiet for a minute.
A vendedora vai trocar o produto por outro.
The saleswoman is going to exchange the product for another one.
Foi uma surpresa ver a Ana no teatro, porque ninguém esperava por ela.
It was a surprise to see Ana at the theater, because nobody was expecting her.
A dentista disse que eu preciso mastigar devagar por alguns dias.
The dentist said that I need to chew slowly for a few days.
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