por qué

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See also: porque, porqué, porquê, por que, and por quê

Asturian

Pronunciation

Adverb

por qué

  1. why (for what reason)

Spanish

Etymology

From por (“for”) +‎ qué (“what”). Compare porque (“because”), porqué (“a reason why”) and por que.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /poɾ ˈke/
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  • Syllabification: por qué

Adverb

por qué

  1. why, for what reason
    ¿Por qué no viniste ayer a la fiesta?
    Why didn't you come to the party yesterday?
    No comprendo por qué te pones así.
    I don't understand why you're angry like that.

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