why in Portuguese
why in Portuguese is por que, por quê, uai — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in Portuguese
por que
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
por quê
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
uai
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
porquê
Reason.
por que
Reason.
What does "why" mean?
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adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
"Why did you leave so early?"
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noun The reason behind something.
"We may never learn the why of his decision."
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intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.
"Why, I never expected to see you here!"
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why in a sentence
- Why did you leave so early?
- I don't know why she said that.
- We may never learn the why of his decision.
- Understanding the why helps you accept the outcome.
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What is "why" in Portuguese?
"why" in Portuguese is por que, por quê, uai. why means: For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
How do you use "why" in a sentence?
Example: "Why did you leave so early?" In Portuguese, "why" is por que, por quê, uai.
Are there other ways to say "why" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "why": por que, por quê, uai, porquê.
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