por qué estás triste
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por qué estás triste(
pohr
keh
ehs
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tahs
trees
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in statements; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. why you're sad
Dime por qué estás triste. ¿Qué te ha pasado? - Mi novia me ha dejado.Tell me why you're sad. What's the matter? - My girlfriend has left me.
b. why you feel sad
No entiendo por qué estás triste todo el rato. ¡Estamos de vacaciones!I don't understand why you feel sad all the time. We're on vacation!
c. why you're feeling sad
No sé por qué estás triste, pero, si necesitas desahogarte con alguien, dímelo.I don't know why you're feeling sad, but if you need a shoulder to cry on, just let me know.
2. (informal) (in questions; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. why are you sad
¿Por qué estás triste hoy? ¿Te pasa algo? - ¿Tanto se nota?Why are you feeling sad today? Is anything the matter? - Is it so obvious?
b. why do you feel sad
¿Por qué estás siempre triste si tienes un trabajo estupendo y una familia que te quiere?Why do you always feel sad if you have a wonderful job and a family that loves you?
c. why are you feeling sad
Tu hijo se ha casado con una chica maravillosa, ¿no? ¿Por qué estás triste entonces?Your son has married a wonderful girl, hasn't he? Why are you feeling sad then?
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