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¿Por qué está triste?
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¿Por qué está triste?

¿Por qué está triste?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. Why is he sad?
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
¿Por qué está triste? - ¿Antonio? Porque se murió su perro.Why is he sad? - Antonio? Because his dog died.
b. Why is she sad?
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
(feminine)
¿Por qué está triste? - No lo sé. ¿Por qué no le preguntas a ella?Why is she sad? - I don't know. Why don't you ask her?
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(second person singular)
a. Why are you sad?
¿Por qué está triste? - No estoy triste, lloro de alegría.Why are you sad? - I'm not sad. I'm crying for joy.
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