A2 Spanish grammar
Express Cause, Purpose, and Result in Spanish
Connected speech distinguishes why something happens, what goal an action has, and what consequence follows. Spanish uses different connectors for each relationship.
Spanish cause purpose and result: Give a cause with porque or por
Use porque before a conjugated explanation and por before a noun phrase that names the cause.
No salgo porque llueve. El vuelo se canceló por la lluvia.Quick check
because I am tired
Express purpose with para plus infinitive
When the same subject performs both actions, para plus an infinitive states the goal.
Ahorro dinero para viajar.Introduce a result with por eso or entonces
Por eso explicitly links a consequence to the previous cause; entonces can introduce a result, conclusion, or next step.
Está enferma; por eso no viene.Common mistakes
No salgo por llueve.
No salgo porque llueve.
A conjugated clause needs porque.
Estudio para aprendo.
Estudio para aprender.
Use an infinitive after para in this pattern.
Está enferma porque no viene. (intended result)
Está enferma; por eso no viene.
The second clause is the result, not the cause.
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Cause, purpose, and result FAQ
What does cause, purpose, and result cover?
Connected speech distinguishes why something happens, what goal an action has, and what consequence follows. Spanish uses different connectors for each relationship.
What is the first rule to remember?
Use porque before a conjugated explanation and por before a noun phrase that names the cause.
What is another important A2 pattern?
When the same subject performs both actions, para plus an infinitive states the goal.
How can I practise Spanish cause purpose and result?
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