Para vs de

Spanish
#1

Is there a difference between:
“…algo de comer.” used a lot in the tourist course and “…algo para comer” used in the main lessons or are both equally valid?

#2

Since the difference comes from Gaby not remembering which he’d used, my guess is that they’re equally valid :sunny:

But tagging @gabycortinas just to be sure!

#3

Thanks Aran,

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#4

Hola Ian,

Yes, they are interchangeable. I can’t think of a phrase that would take one over the other one; possibly you would hear “para comer” more often, but both are similar.

Gaby

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#5

Gracias, Gaby.

#6

Hi Ian

Mexican here, I am agree with Gaby both are interchangable but in north part of mexico and I believe in other places too is more common “Algo de comer” (something to eat) is more popular.

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#7

Hi @DanielChenoweth - a very warm welcome to the forum, and thank you very much for your input! I’d love to know how someone from Mexico happens to be here :sunny: :star: