¿Por qué pregunta?
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¿Por qué pregunta?
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. Why is he asking? (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
John estaba preguntando si ibas a estar por acá mañana. - ¿Por qué pregunta?John was asking if you were going to be around tomorrow. - Why is he asking?
b. Why is she asking? (feminine)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).
Kim me preguntó cuál es tu tamaño de camisa. - ¿Por qué pregunta? ¿Y por qué no me pregunta a mí?Kim asked me what your shirt size is. - Why is she asking? And why doesn't she ask me?
c. Why does she ask?
Solo le hice a Vivian algunos comentarios sobre su trabajo porque ella me lo pidió. Si no puede soportar un poco de crítica constructiva, ¿por qué pregunta?I just gave Vivian some feedback on her work because she asked me to. If she can't take a little constructive criticism, why does she ask?
d. Why does he ask? (masculine)
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
Dan se molestó por lo que dijiste. - Si no quiere saber mi opinión, ¿por qué pregunta?Dan was bothered by what you said. - If he doesn’t want to hear my opinion, why does he ask?
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. Why are you asking? (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Daniela, ¿a usted le gustan las joyas? - ¿Por qué pregunta?Daniela, do you like jewelry? - Why are you asking?
b. Why do you ask?
¿Su amigo viene a la fiesta con usted? - No lo sé. ¿Por qué pregunta?Is your friend coming to the party with you? - I don't know. Why do you ask?
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