How to Say ‘But why’ in Portuguese
Mas por que
MAHS POHR KEE
[MAHS POHR KEE]
Phrase Breakdown
Mas
[MAHS]
But
Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Ele queria ajudar, mas por que ele não fez nada?
He wanted to help, but why didn't he do anything?
Por que
POHR KEE
Words in this phrase
por
[POHR]
For
Indicating the use of something.
Mas por que razão ele saiu?
But for what reason did he leave?
que
[KEE]
That
Used to indicate the subject of the question.
Por que você está triste?
Why are you sad?
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Rio de Janeiro tested my Portuguese every single day. The real-world scenarios in this app meant I could actually keep up with locals at the beach bars.”
Chris B., 33, Digital Nomad
“Moved to Lisbon with zero Portuguese and honestly thought I’d be pointing at menus forever. Three weeks in and I’m having real conversations with my landlord.”
Priya N., 35, Freelance Designer
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker