¿Por qué la pregunta?

¿Por qué la pregunta?(
pohr
 
keh
 
lah
 
preh
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goon
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tah
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. Why do you ask?
¿Viste ayer a Dolores? - No. ¿Por qué la pregunta? - Parecía triste.Did you see Dolores yesterday? - No. Why do you ask? - She looked sad.
b. Why are you asking?
Oye, Diego. ¿Estás saliendo con alguien? - No exactamente. ¿Por qué la pregunta?Hey, Diego. Are you dating anyone? - Not really. Why are you asking?
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