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"Por que" is a form of "por que", a phrase which is often translated as "why". "Adonde te gusta ir de compras" is a form of "adonde te gusta ir de compras", a phrase which is often translated as "where you like to go shopping". Learn more about the difference between "por que" and "adonde te gusta ir de compras" below.
por que(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (for which)
a. why
Estoy embarazada. Ese es el motivo por que te llamo.I'm pregnant. That's why I'm calling you.
b. for
Los premios por que competían no resultaban muy atractivos.The prizes they were competing for weren't very attractive.
c. that
La razón por que estoy aquí es por que quería pedirte perdón.The reason that I am here is that I wanted to say sorry.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Al final los padres optaron por que su hija no participara en el concurso.In the end, the parents chose not to have their daughter take part in the contest.
Están ansiosos por que empecemos a trabajar en el proyecto.They're eager for us to begin work on the project.
adonde te gusta ir de compras(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (general)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. where you like to go shopping
¿Cómo se llama el centro comercial adonde te gusta ir de compras?What's the name of the shopping mall where you like to go shopping?
