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pero por qué
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pero ¿por qué
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pero ¿por qué?
-but why?
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pero por qué

pero por qué(
peh
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roh
 
pohr
 
keh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. but why
Papá dice que no quiere hacer nada para su cumpleaños. - ¿Pero por qué no? Cumple 60. Es una ocasión importante.Dad says he doesn't want to do anything for his birthday. - But why not? He's turning 60. It's a big occasion.
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