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wherefore Meaning in Spanish (wherefore significado en español)

por qué
por qué in English:wherefore
Phonetic:por ke
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de wherefore en español es por qué. (Se usa para preguntar la razón o el propósito de algo; por qué.)

Definitions of Wherefore

  1. 1
    adverb(archaic)
    por qué

    Used to ask for the reason or purpose of something; why.

    Se usa para preguntar la razón o el propósito de algo; por qué.

Example Sentences

formal

“Wherefore did you commit such a grave error?”

¿Por qué cometiste un error tan grave?

literary, archaic

“O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?”

¡Oh Romeo, Romeo! ¿Por qué eres tú Romeo?

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Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In English:

whyfor what reasonwhat for

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wherefore art thouexpression

An archaic way of asking 'why are you?' or 'why is your name?' often used in a literary context to question identity or purpose.