What is the Spanish word for "because"?

Learn how to say "because" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

because

Spanish

porque

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Examples of how to use "because" in Spanish

English
Never start an important sentence with because.
Spanish
Nunca empieces una oración importante con 'porque'.
English
I stayed home because it was raining.
Spanish
Me quedé en casa porque llovía.
English
She smiled because the plan worked.
Spanish
Ella sonrió porque el plan funcionó.
English
They left early because traffic worsened.
Spanish
Se fueron temprano porque el tráfico empeoró.
English
He couldn't come because he felt sick.
Spanish
No pudo venir porque se sentía mal.

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