What for in Spanish
What for in Spanish is para qué (PAH-rah KEH).
- Spanish
- para qué
- Say it
- PAH-rah KEH
- Note
- Asks about the purpose: ¿para qué sirve?, what is it for?
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How do you say what for in Spanish?
What for in Spanish is para qué. Asks about the purpose: ¿para qué sirve?, what is it for?
How do you pronounce para qué?
Say it PAH-rah KEH. The syllables in capitals are stressed: PAH and KEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does para qué mean in English?
In English, para qué means what for.
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