English to Spanish Meaning of why - por qué

Why :

por qué

adverb

por qué, Para qué, en que, Por qué medios, en el cual, de qué manera, de qué

Whee :: wheeWhy :: por quéWhys :: porqués

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

Por qué no

(2) that's why ::

es por eso

(3) that is why ::

es por eso que

(4) why is that ::

porqué es eso

(5) why so ::

porque

(6) the reason why ::

la razón por la cual

(7) reason why ::

razón por qué

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

Por qué no

(2) that's why ::

es por eso

(3) that is why ::

es por eso que

(4) why is that ::

porqué es eso

(5) why so ::

porque

(6) the reason why ::

la razón por la cual

(7) reason why ::

razón por qué

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

Cómo

2. for what reason ::

por qué razón

3. for what purpose ::

Con qué propósito

4. what for ::

Para qué

5. to what end ::

A que final

6. wherefore ::

por qué

Noun

7. wherefore ::

por qué

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Why don't you come with me, be the Hand's lady?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 10

He's the Hand of the Queen. Why are you here?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

- We're not going to Long Beach. - Why not?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

- Oh, you don't have on any jewelry, do you? - No, WHY?

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 5

Why were you keeping this a secret?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 11

Examples of why from TV Shows

Why don't you come with me, be the Hand's lady?

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 10

He's the Hand of the Queen. Why are you here?

Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 5

- We're not going to Long Beach. - Why not?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 10

- Oh, you don't have on any jewelry, do you? - No, WHY?

The Big Bang Theory Season 6, Episode 5

Why were you keeping this a secret?

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 11

English to Spanish Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Spanish language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Spanish and in English language.

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English to Spanish Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Spanish language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Spanish and in English language.

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