Por vs Para in Spanish: Using por (and not para) to talk about speed

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Last updated: 2022-01-09
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Por vs Para in Spanish: speed

We use the preposition por (not para) to talk about speed. Read and listen to these examples:

Viajamos a 120 kilómetros por hora.We're travelling 120 kilometers per hour.

El barco navegará a 4 millas por hora.The boat will sail at 4 miles per hour.

No creo que esa moto corra a 100 kilómetros por hora.I don't think that motorbike runs at 100 kilometers per hour.

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No creo que esa moto corra a 100 kilómetros por hora.I don't think that motorbike runs at 100 kilometers per hour.
El barco navegará a 4 millas por hora.The boat will sail at 4 miles per hour.
Viajamos a 120 kilómetros por hora.We're travelling 120 kilometers per hour.
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