¿para qué or ¿por qué?
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¿para qué? means why for what purpose?
¿por qué? means why for what reason?
they sound just alike to me
how do you know when to use one or the other?
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updated Aug 4, 2010
posted by Maria-Russell
3 Answers
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I think that you gave an excellent explanation.
Por [¿qué?] is used for the motive, reason behind: cause
Para [¿qué?] is used for purpose, end result, direction toward, etc.
--->Por......
.....Para --->
updated Aug 13, 2010
posted by 0074b507
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Hola,
To add to Q's response...
Para qué = For what
Por qué = Why
updated Aug 13, 2010
posted by LuisaGomezBartle
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The never ending argument between kids....
¿por qué?
porque
¿por qué?
porque
¿por qué?
porque
¿por qué?
porque sí
updated Aug 13, 2010
posted by Jack-OBrien
lol - fatchocobo, Aug 4, 2010
