¿Por qué preguntas?

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¿Por qué preguntas?()
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)
(singular)
a. Why do you ask?
¿Lo viste a Francisco últimamente? - Sí, ¿por qué preguntas?Have you seen Francisco lately? - Yes, I have. Why do you ask?
b. Why are you asking?
¿Cuántos años tienes? - ¿Por qué preguntas? No es problema tuyo.How old are you? - Why are you asking? That's none of your business.
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