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¿Por qué estás triste?
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¿Por qué estás triste?

¿Por qué estás triste?(
pohr
 
keh
 
ehs
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tahs
 
trees
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teh
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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 are you sad?
¿Por qué estás triste? - Porque ayer se me murió el gato.Why are you sad? - Because my cat died yesterday.
b. Why do you feel sad?
¿Por qué estás triste? - No lo sé, sencillamente lo estoy.Why do you feel sad? - I don't know. I just do.
c. Why are you feeling sad?
Estoy triste. - ¿Por qué estás triste?I'm feeling sad. - Why are you feeling sad?
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