por que

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

Portuguese

Alternative forms

  • porque (Portugal)
  • por quê (used in the end of sentences, or as a sentence of its own)
  • pq (Internet slang used as an abbreviation for 'por que' and all its variants)

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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  1. (Brazil, introducing a question) why, what for, for what reason
    Por que são os céus azuis?
    Why are the skies blue?
  2. (Brazil, introducing a question, uncommon) by what, through what, via what
    Por que caminho seguir?
    What way should we follow?
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