What is 'por qué' called in English?

'por qué' in English is called "Why". Why refers to: Se usa para preguntar la razón o el propósito de algo.

How do you pronounce 'Why' and 'por qué'?

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English: "Why did you come late today?" | Spanish: "¿Por qué llegaste tarde hoy?"

adverb · conjunction · interjection

English to Spanish Dictionary

adverbpor qué

conjunctionpor qué

interjection¡vaya!

por qué in English:why

Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de why en español es por qué, ¡vaya!. (Se usa para preguntar la razón o el propósito de algo.)

1
adverb
por qué
Used to ask for the reason or purpose of something.
Se usa para preguntar la razón o el propósito de algo.
2
conjunction
por qué
Used to introduce a clause of reason.
Se usa para introducir una cláusula de razón.
3
interjection
¡vaya!
Expressing mild surprise, indignation, or protest.
Expresa sorpresa leve, indignación o protesta.

casual

“Why did you come late today?”

¿Por qué llegaste tarde hoy?

casual

“I don't understand why she is upset.”

No entiendo por qué está molesta.

casual

“Why, that's a wonderful surprise!”

¡Vaya, qué sorpresa tan maravillosa!

In English:

for what reasonhow come

nounwherefore

pluralwhys

Why not?expression

Used to suggest or agree to something, or to ask for a reason not to do something.

That's whyexpression

Used to explain the reason for something previously stated or implied.

The whys and whereforesidiom

The full set of reasons or explanations for something.