How to Say ‘Why’ in Spain Spanish
¿por qué?
POHR KEH
[POHR KEH]
Phrase Breakdown
por
[POHR]
for
A preposition used to indicate the reason or purpose.
Esto es por la tarifa elevada.
This is for the high fare.
qué
[KEH]
what
Interrogative used to ask for specific information.
¿Por qué fue el viaje tan caro?
Why was the trip so expensive?
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