Why in Spanish
Why in Spanish is por qué (por KEH).
- Spanish
- por qué
- Say it
- por KEH
- Note
- Two words with an accent. The answer, because, is porque.
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Questions about por qué
How do you say why in Spanish?
Why in Spanish is por qué. Two words with an accent. The answer, because, is porque.
How do you pronounce por qué?
Say it por KEH. The syllable in capitals is stressed: KEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does por qué mean in English?
In English, por qué means why.
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