Expressing price with por
When buying or selling, use the preposition por to state the price of an item. It translates directly to "for" in phrases like "for ten euros."
| The product was very good, but I did not buy it for ten euros. | El producto era muy bueno, pero no lo compré por diez euros. |
| We like this product, do you sell it for that price? | Nos gusta este producto, ¿lo vendes por ese precio? |
Bargains and negotiating
Whether you find a bargain (una ganga) or need to negotiate (negociar) a discount (un descuento), por connects the purchase to the amount of money paid.
| The house was a bargain for that price. | La casa era una ganga por ese precio. |
| The girl asked for a discount and bought the skirt for little money. | La chica pidió un descuento y compró la falda por poco dinero. |
Agreements and deals
When making a deal (un trato) or reaching an agreement (un acuerdo), use por to indicate the item being bought or sold, or the amount offered.
| We made a deal for the flat and signed the agreement. | Hicimos un trato por el piso y firmamos el acuerdo. |
| Do you accept one hundred euros for your camera? | ¿Aceptas cien euros por tu cámara? |
Trades and exchanges
Por is also the go-to preposition for swapping, trading, or substituting one thing for another. You will frequently hear it used with the verb cambiar (to exchange) or when offering an exchange (un intercambio).
| I do not accept your offer, but I will trade you the bike for the motorbike. | No acepto tu oferta, pero te cambio la bici por la moto. |
| I'm offering a good trade: I'll give you milk for your potatoes. | Ofrezco un buen intercambio: te doy leche por tus patatas. |
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