A1 Expression خنثی

Por ejemplo

For example

معنی

Used to introduce an instance that illustrates what is being said.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Spain, 'por ejemplo' is often used with a very specific rising intonation when making suggestions, almost turning the statement into a question. Mexicans often use 'haz de cuenta' (imagine/suppose) in similar contexts when telling a story or explaining a hypothetical situation. In Argentina, you might hear 'ponele' (put it/suppose it) as a very common informal substitute for 'por ejemplo' when suggesting something. In business meetings, providing 'ejemplos' is seen as a sign of transparency and competence. A speaker who doesn't use 'por ejemplo' might be seen as too abstract or untrustworthy.

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The Comma Rule

Always put a comma after 'por ejemplo' if it starts a sentence, or surround it with commas if it's in the middle.

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Don't Overuse It

In a long list, use 'y' or 'también' to avoid repeating 'por ejemplo' too many times.

معنی

Used to introduce an instance that illustrates what is being said.

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The Comma Rule

Always put a comma after 'por ejemplo' if it starts a sentence, or surround it with commas if it's in the middle.

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Don't Overuse It

In a long list, use 'y' or 'también' to avoid repeating 'por ejemplo' too many times.

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The Suggestion Trick

Add 'por ejemplo' to the end of a question to make it sound more like a polite suggestion than a demand.

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Abbreviation

When writing, use 'p. ej.'—it's the most common way to shorten it, similar to 'e.g.' in English.

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Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Me gustan los animales, ________, los perros.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: por ejemplo

'Por ejemplo' is the standard fixed phrase to introduce an example.

Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural?

A) ¿Quieres ir al parque, por ejemplo? B) ¿Quieres ir al parque por como ejemplo? C) ¿Quieres ir al parque para ejemplo?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A

'Por ejemplo' can naturally end a sentence to suggest an option.

Match the category with its example using 'por ejemplo'.

1. Frutas, 2. Países, 3. Colores

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

Matches specific items to their general categories.

Complete the dialogue.

Juan: ¿Qué idiomas hablas? María: Hablo varios, ________, español e italiano.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: por ejemplo

Both 'por ejemplo' and 'como' could work, but 'por ejemplo' is the most standard for this context.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. جای خالی A1

Me gustan los animales, ________, los perros.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: por ejemplo

'Por ejemplo' is the standard fixed phrase to introduce an example.

Which sentence is grammatically correct and natural? Choose A2

A) ¿Quieres ir al parque, por ejemplo? B) ¿Quieres ir al parque por como ejemplo? C) ¿Quieres ir al parque para ejemplo?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: A

'Por ejemplo' can naturally end a sentence to suggest an option.

Match the category with its example using 'por ejemplo'. Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

Matches specific items to their general categories.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Juan: ¿Qué idiomas hablas? María: Hablo varios, ________, español e italiano.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: por ejemplo

Both 'por ejemplo' and 'como' could work, but 'por ejemplo' is the most standard for this context.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a text message to a legal document.

Yes, it is very common among native speakers, though technically redundant. It adds emphasis.

The most common abbreviation is 'p. ej.'

Usually, you place a comma before and after the phrase if it's in the middle of a sentence.

Yes, especially when making a suggestion: '¿Vamos al cine, por ejemplo?'

Yes. 'Por instancia' is not used in Spanish. You must use 'por ejemplo'.

No, 'por ejemplo' is a fixed phrase and never changes to 'por ejempla'.

Yes, it's a great way to start a paragraph that illustrates a point made in the previous one.

It's a very formal synonym for 'por ejemplo', rarely used in speech.

You use the abbreviation 'p. ej.'

عبارات مرتبط

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Como

similar

Like / As

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Tales como

specialized form

Such as

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Verbigracia

synonym

For example

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A saber

contrast

Namely

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Pongamos por caso

builds on

Let's take for instance

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