Usages of por
Por el atasco, llegamos con retraso a la reunión.
Because of the jam, we arrive late to the meeting.
Estoy en casa por la lluvia.
I am at home because of the rain.
En la película, la protagonista entra en la cárcel por un error de la policía.
In the film, the female protagonist goes to prison because of a police mistake.
Es inútil que me enfade tanto por un pequeño error.
It is useless for me to get so angry over a small mistake.
Anoche llegué tarde a casa por el atasco.
Last night I arrived home late because of the traffic jam.
En esta época me siento cansado por el cambio de clima.
In this season I feel tired because of the change in weather.
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