porque por qué
/poɾke poɾ ke/from spelling rules
The phrase porque por qué translates to "because why" in Spanish.
This phrase is used to explain the reason for a question or a specific situation.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾke poɾ ke/
Did you know?
- The root of qué comes from the Latin word quid, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'quid' used as slang for a British pound.
- When used as a noun, el porqué means 'the reason' or 'the cause' and is always written as one word with an accent.
- Because porque is so common, it is often shortened to pq or xq in informal Spanish text messaging and social media.
Examples in context
- ¿Podrías explicarme por qué motivo llegaste tarde a la reunión?Could you explain to me why you arrived late to the meeting?
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a surprise party.
- ElenaTenemos que comprar globos hoy.We have to buy balloons today.
- Alejandro¿Hoy? Pero la fiesta es el sábado.Today? But the party is on Saturday.
- ElenaSí, porque por qué dejarlo para el final.Yes, because why leave it for the end.
- AlejandroTienes razón, vamos a la tienda.You're right, let's go to the store.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
