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Portuguese

porquê

English

why

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Examples of how to use "porquê" in Portuguese

Portuguese
Não sei o porquê de tanta confusão.
English
I don't know why there's so much confusion.
Portuguese
Não entendi o porquê dessa decisão.
English
I didn't understand the reason for this decision.
Portuguese
Explique o porquê do seu atraso.
English
Explain the reason for your delay.
Portuguese
Ela perguntou o porquê do silêncio.
English
She asked about the reason for the silence.
Portuguese
Quero saber o porquê da mudança.
English
I want to know the reason for the change.
Portuguese
Você conhece o porquê dessa reação?
English
Do you know the reason for this reaction?

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Não sei o porquê de tanta confusão.

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