Por que
Why
Language note: 'Porque' (single word) means 'because'.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Por
[POHR]
Why
For what reason or purpose.
Por que você fez isso?
Why did you do that?
que
[KEE]
That
Used to indicate the subject of the question.
Por que motivo ele não veio?
For what reason didn't he come?
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