Why would you say that?

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. ¿Por qué dirías esto?
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)
I told Lisa her wedding dress is small on her. - Why would you say that? You know she's sensitive about her weight.Le dije a Lisa que el vestido de novia le queda pequeño. - ¿Por qué dirías eso? Sabes que no le gusta que le hablen de su peso.
b. ¿Por qué diría esto?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
I'm sorry, but I don't think your grant will be approved. - Why would you say that? It's still being evaluated.Lo siento, pero no creo que aprueben su subvención. - ¿Por qué diría esto? Todavía se está evaluando.
a. ¿Por qué dirían esto? (plural)
We think Lisa might drop out of the competition. - Why would you say that? She's in the first place.Creemos que Lisa va a abandonar la competencia. - ¿Por qué dirían esto? Está en primer lugar.
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