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por su

for his/her/your/their

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phrase Very common #531
for his/her/your/their A compositional phrase: por + su. The possessive su can mean his, her, your (formal), or their, depending on context. With por, it often means "for" or "because of," but in some sentences it can also be "by/from" or other related meanings.
SP: Gracias por su ayuda.
EN: Thank you for your help.

Y aunque reconoce a su ex, por su pelo largo, no recuerda su nombre.

And although he recognizes his ex by her long hair, he doesn't remember her name.

— It's Such a Beautiful Day (2012)

El precio que pagan los famosos por su fama, es la falta de privacidad.

The price celebrities pay for their fame is a lack of privacy.

Gracias de nuevo por su amable ayuda.

Thank you again for your kind help.

Cada uno vino por su propia voluntad.

Each one came of his own free will.

— Tropa de élite (2007)

Esta nervioso por su presentación.

He is nervous about his presentation.

— Secret Sunshine (2007)

Queremos agradecer a nuestro anfitrión por su generosa hospitalidad.

We would like to thank our host for his generous hospitality.

Por su fruto se conoce al árbol.

A tree is known by its fruit.

Él pasa la mano por su largo cabello castaño y rizado.

He runs his hand through his long, curly brown hair.

Primero quisiera expresar mi confianza y respeto por su labor.

First, I would like to express my confidence in and respect for your work.

— Burning (2018)

Quería darles las gracias por su buen corazón y su hospitalidad.

I wanted to thank you for your kindness and hospitality.

— La strada (1954)

Es por su maldita culpa.

It's all their damn fault.

— Battle Royale (2000)

Rezamos por su felicidad.

We pray for your happiness.

Si insistía había que ir por su maldito sombrero.

If he insisted, we'd have to go get his damn hat.

— Uno de los nuestros (1990)

Estaba orando por su salvación.

I was praying for his salvation.

— Los visitantes (1993)

Y luchando por su reino.

And fighting for his kingdom.

Lo sé, vienen por su paga.

I know, they're coming for their pay.

— Tropa de élite (2007)

Nunca debemos juzgar a la gente por su aspecto.

We should never judge people by their appearance.

Señor, ruego por su perdón.

Sir, I beg your forgiveness.

— मुन्ना भाई एम बी बी एस (2003)

Propongo un brindis por Snaut, por su valor y por su fidelidad al deber!

I propose a toast to Snaut, for his courage and his devotion to duty!

— Solaris (1972)

El niño desaparecido fue identificado por su vestimenta.

The missing boy was identified by his clothing.

Si me ve por su barrio no se asuste.

If you see me in your neighborhood, don't be alarmed.

— Hable con ella (2002)

Ella recibió un gran pago en avance por su siguiente novela.

She received a large advance payment for her next novel.

Estaba esperando aquí por su permiso.

I was waiting here for your permission.

— Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

Hasta hace terapia artística por su trauma.

She even does art therapy because of her trauma.

— Parásitos (2019)

Por su labor aquí y por todo.

For your work here and for everything.

— Toni Erdmann (2016)

Se disculpó inmediatamente por su comentario desagradable.

He immediately apologized for his unpleasant comment.

La cerveza alemana es famosa en todo el mundo por su calidad.

German beer is famous worldwide for its quality.

El rey era famoso por su espléndido palacio.

The king was famous for his splendid palace.

Y le doy las gracias por su servicio.

And I thank you for your service.

Tiene menos años de los que aparenta por su aspecto físico.

She is younger than she appears to be.

Pagamos tarifas premium por su clase.

We pay premium rates for their class.

— Super 30 (2019)

Por su retorno.

For his return.

— La infancia de Iván (1962)

Pensaba vender este trozo de desierto por su peso en oro.

I was thinking of selling this piece of desert for its weight in gold.

— Hasta que llegó su hora (1968)

Estamos preocupados por su inesperada partida.

We are concerned about his unexpected departure.

Ahora ella sufre por su delito.

Now she suffers for her crime.

Quedé sorprendido por su grosería.

I was shocked by his rudeness.

Personalmente honrado por el propio Führer por su valentía.

Personally honored by the Führer himself for his bravery.

— El Capitán (2018)

Obviamente, es atractiva, pero no preguntas por su estética.

Obviously, she's attractive, but you don't ask about her aesthetics.

No juzgues un libro por su cubierta.

Don't judge a book by its cover.

Déjeme salir por su lado.

Let me out on your side.

— El paciente inglés (1996)

Frank Abagnale se rindió por su propia voluntad.

Frank Abagnale gave himself up of his own accord.

— Atrápame si puedes (2002)

No doy un carajo por su sindicato.

I don't give a damn about their union.

— El viento que agita la cebada (2006)

Tom siempre se burla de John por su dialecto.

Tom always makes fun of John for his dialect.

Sí, por su responsabilidad en el accidente.

Yes, because of their responsibility in the accident.

— Anatomía de una caída (2023)

La chica se llevó las palmas por su hermoso baile en el recital.

The girl received applause for her beautiful dance at the recital.

La ciudad es conocida por su aire contaminado.

The city is known for its polluted air.

El segundo por su derecha.

The second one on his right.

— Roma. Ciudad abierta (1945)

Ese gato tiene amo aunque parezca abandonado por su aspecto descuidado.

That cat has an owner even though it looks abandoned because of its neglected appearance.

No considera la vigilancia, por su naturaleza suicida.

He/She doesn’t consider surveillance because of its suicidal nature.

— Genocidal Organ (2017)

No estaba del todo avergonzado por su abierta admiración.

He wasn't entirely embarrassed by her open admiration.

Detroit es famoso por su industria del automóvil.

Detroit is famous for its automotive industry.

Lo siento por su pobre padre.

I feel sorry for her poor father.

— Los visitantes (1993)

Cada uno por su lado.

Each one on his own.

El anciano era acompañado por su nieto.

The old man was accompanied by his grandson.

Mary ha recibido muchos premios por su poesía.

Mary has received many awards for her poetry.

Le llamé la atención por su falta de respeto.

I called him out for his lack of respect.

Así que por su bienestar les ruego.

So for your well-being, I beg you.

— Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

Brindemos por su no-idiotez.

Let's drink to their non-idiocy.

— Ratatouille (2007)

Mira, los de Jotkovka se fueron, cada cual por su lado.

Look, Jotkovka's people left, each going their own way.

— Andrei Rublev (1966)

Pedimos paso por su bosque.

We ask for passage through your forest.

— La princesa Mononoke (1997)

Fueron por su rebaño esta mañana.

They went for their flock this morning.

Se sabe mucho sobre alguien por su ropa interior.

You can tell a lot about someone from their underwear.

Las ballenas, por su forma, se parecen a los peces.

Whales, because of their shape, resemble fish.

Mamá Leona se preocupa por su cachorro, sobre todo cuando Papá León no está.

Mama Lion worries about her cub, especially when Papa Lion is not around.

— Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Bueno, hermanos, ¡por su felicidad familiar!

Well, brothers, here's to your family happiness!

— La ironía del destino, o goce de su baño (1976)

Ella es conocida por su sopa.

She is known for her soup.

No deberías juzgar a la gente por su aspecto.

You shouldn't judge people by their appearance.

Dice que hizo una gran cosa por su pueblo.

He says he did a great thing for his people.

Dios lo bendiga por su servicio a este país.

God bless you for your service to this country.

Lo reprobaron por su crueldad a los animales.

He was condemned for his cruelty to animals.

Este lugar es famoso por su marisco.

This place is famous for its seafood.

— Tampopo (1985)

El anciano va siempre acompañado por su nieto.

The old man is always accompanied by his grandson.

Me tomé la libertad de llamarle por su nombre de pila.

I took the liberty of calling him by his first name.

No juzgues a las personas por su aspecto.

Don't judge people by their appearance.

Los medios los siguen mucho por su regreso.

The media is following them closely because of their return.

— Song Sung Blue - Canción para dos (2025)

Famosos por su magia.

Famous for their magic.

— Peaky Blinders: El hombre inmortal (2026)

Ellos lo llevaron al hospital por su fiebre.

They took him to the hospital because of his fever.

Londres, donde vivo, solía ser famosa por su niebla.

London, where I live, used to be famous for its fog.

Quiere ser llevado por su chica.

He wants to be carried by his girlfriend.

— Fellini, ocho y medio (1963)

La madre de Tom se preocupa por su tos.

Tom's mother is worried about his cough.

Kobe es famoso por su puerto.

Kobe is famous for its port.

El público elogió a los actores por su actuación.

The audience praised the actors for their performance.

Tantos hombres de diferentes culturas y razas, unidos por su fe en Dios.

So many men from different cultures and races, united by their faith in God.

— Cónclave (2024)

Confundida por su descuidado error, rompió en llanto.

Confused by her careless mistake, she burst into tears.

Él hizo mucho por su pueblo, pero podría haber hecho más.

He did a lot for his people, but he could have done more.

Renunció a participar en la maratón por su resfriado.

He withdrew from the marathon due to his cold.

Aunque sea, por su nieta.

Even if it's just for his granddaughter.

— Solo en casa (1990)

Le felicito por su triunfo.

I congratulate you on your victory.

Entonces brindemos por su fama.

So let's toast to his fame.

— El quinto elemento (1997)

Tu padre sólo nos dejó un legado de deudas ocultas por su buen nombre.

Your father only left us a legacy of debts hidden for his good name.

— Titanic (1997)

El pueblo sólo puede ser educado por su pastor espiritual.

The people can only be educated by their spiritual pastor.

— მონანიება (1987)

Cada uno se va por su lado.

Each one goes his own way.

Es por su protección.

It's for your protection.