What is the Spanish word for "why"?

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

English

why

Spanish

por qué

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Examples of how to use "why" in Spanish

English
Tell me why you are so late today.
Spanish
Dime por qué estás tan tarde hoy.
English
Why did you leave your book here?
Spanish
¿Por qué dejaste tu libro aquí?
English
I wonder why the lights are off.
Spanish
Me pregunto por qué las luces están apagadas.
English
Tell me why you are smiling now.
Spanish
Dime por qué estás sonriendo ahora.
English
She asked why he was late today.
Spanish
Ella preguntó por qué él llegó tarde hoy.

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