How to Say ‘For what’ in Mexican Spanish
¿para qué
💬 Usage Tip: 'Para qué' is used to inquire purpose, different from 'por qué' (why).
Word-by-Word Breakdown
para
[PAH-rah]
For what
Questioning purpose or reason.
¿Para qué necesitas esto?
What do you need this for?
qué
[KEH]
What
Used to ask for information about something.
¿Qué hora es?
What time is it?
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