What is the Portuguese word for "why"?

Learn how to say "why" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

why

Portuguese

por que

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Examples of how to use "why" in Portuguese

English
Tell me why you are so late today.
Portuguese
Me diga por que você está tão atrasado hoje.
English
Why did you leave your book here?
Portuguese
Por que você deixou seu livro aqui?
English
I wonder why the lights are off.
Portuguese
Eu me pergunto por que as luzes estão apagadas.
English
Tell me why you are smiling now.
Portuguese
Me diga por que você está sorrindo agora.
English
She asked why he was late today.
Portuguese
Ela perguntou por que ele estava atrasado hoje.
English
Can you explain why this happened?
Portuguese
Você pode explicar por que isso aconteceu?

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Tell me why you are so late today.

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