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"Porqué" is a form of "porqué", a noun which is often translated as "reason". "Si" is a form of "si", a conjunction which is often translated as "if". Learn more about the difference between "porqué" and "si" below.
el porqué(
pohr
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keh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. reason
Sigo sin entender el porqué de la reacción de mi hermana.I still don't understand the reason for my sister's reaction.
b. cause
Nunca se descubrió el porqué de su muerte.The cause of his death was never known.
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si(
see
)
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. if
Si llueve mañana, cancelaremos el picnic.If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
a. whether
Preguntó si me estaba divirtiendo.He asked whether I was enjoying myself.
b. if
Paco quiere saber si Laura también va a asistir.Paco wants to know if Laura is also going to attend.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. B
Primero lo oí en si menor.I first heard it played in B minor.
b. ti (solfége)
Practiquemos las escalas en orden inverso: do, si, la...Let's practice scales in reverse order: do, ti, la...
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