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"Because" is a conjunction which is often translated as "porque", and "due to" is a phrase which is often translated as "debido a". Learn more about the difference between "because" and "due to" below.
because(
bi
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kuhz
)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. porque
She is not coming because she can't find a babysitter.No viene porque no encuentra niñera.
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due to(
du
 
tu
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. debido a
The flight was canceled due to bad weather.Se canceló el vuelo debido al mal tiempo.
b. por
He can't drive due to his age.No puede conducir por su edad.
a. previsto para
The building work is due to start next month.Las obras están previstas para empezar el mes que viene.
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