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"Por qué" is a form of "por qué", a phrase which is often translated as "why". "Dónde vivirás" is a form of "dónde vivirás", a phrase which is often translated as "where you'll live". Learn more about the difference between "por qué" and "dónde vivirás" below.
por qué(
pohr
 
keh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. why (adverb)
¿Por qué no te gustan las guayabas?Why don't you like guavas?
a. why (adverb)
Me gustaría saber por qué los gatos ronronean.I would like to know why cats purr.
a. what (pronoun)
¡Por qué cascadas más hermosas pasó la lancha!What beautiful waterfalls the skiff passed through!
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. reason
No tenían por qué sospechar que yo era un espía.They had no reason to suspect I was a spy.
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dónde vivirás(
dohn
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deh
 
bee
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bee
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rahs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(in statements; singular)
a. where you'll live
Alicia me preguntó dónde vivirás mientras hacen las reformas de la casa.Alicia asked me where you'll live while the house is being renovated.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(in questions; singular)
a. where will you live
¿Dónde vivirás cuando te independices?Where will you live when you leave home?
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