why in Spanish
why in Spanish is por qué, a qué son, a son de qué — why means for what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
why in Spanish
por qué
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
a qué son
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
a son de qué
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
con qué motivo
(interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose.
por la que
(fused relative) The cause, reason, or purpose for which.
por lo que
(fused relative) The cause, reason, or purpose for which.
por que
(fused relative) The cause, reason, or purpose for which.
vaya
(dated, or, literary) An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
porqué
Reason.
por qué
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!"
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.
Similar words in Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What is "why" in Spanish?
"why" in Spanish is por qué, a qué son, a son de qué. 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 Spanish, "why" is por qué, a qué son, a son de qué.
Are there other ways to say "why" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 9 translations listed for "why": por qué, a qué son, a son de qué, con qué motivo, por la que, por lo que.
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