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Do you use para if you using a time? For example: Tengo que terminar los informes para a las cinco. Sounds strange...

Jessica H.A2Kwiziq community member

Do you use para if you using a time? For example: Tengo que terminar los informes para a las cinco. Sounds strange...

This question relates to:Spanish lesson "Using para (not por) for a deadline/time limit"
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LauraNative Spanish expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hola Jessica,

No, you would only use one preposition, and the meaning is slightly different depending on which one you choose.

Tengo que terminar los informes para las cinco. - I have to finish by 5.

Tengo que terminar los informes a las cinco. - I have to finish at 5.

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Jessica H.A2Kwiziq community member

Thanks!

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Do you use para if you using a time? For example: Tengo que terminar los informes para a las cinco. Sounds strange...

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