por qué

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Asturian

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /poɾ ˈke/, [poɾ ˈke]

Adverb

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por qué

  1. why (for what reason)

Spanish

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /poɾ ˈke/ [poɾ ˈke]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Audio (Colombia):(file)
  • Syllabification: por qué

Adverb

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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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