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por qué te vas
-why are you leaving
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por que te vas
-why you're leaving
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¿Por qué te vas?
-Why are you leaving?
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por qué te vas

por qué te vas
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)
(why are you departing; in questions; second person singular)
a. why are you leaving
¿Por qué te vas tan pronto? - Trabajo mañana.Why are you leaving so early? - I have to work tomorrow.
b. why are you going away
¿Por qué te vas, papi? - Solo voy a trabajar, cariño. Vuelvo esta tarde.Why are you going away, Daddy? - I'm only going to work, sweetheart. I'll be back this evening.
c. why are you going
¿Por qué te vas con ellos? Esos chicos no hacen más que meterse en líos.Why are you going with them? Those kids are always getting into trouble.
2.
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)
(why you're departing; in statements; second person singular)
a. why you're leaving
Tus compañeros de trabajo preguntarán por qué te vas. ¿Qué les digo?Your colleagues will ask why you're leaving. What do I tell them?
b. why you're going away
Me pregunto por qué te vas de vacaciones solo. - Por ningún motivo en particular.I'm wondering why you're going away on vacation alone. - No particular reason.
c. why you're going
Quiero que me expliques por qué te vas de viaje sin avisarme.I want you to explain why you're going on a trip without telling me.
3.
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)
(used with "a" and an infinitive; in questions; second person singular)
a. why are you going to
¿Por qué te vas a operar la nariz? - Nunca me gustó.Why are you going to have a nose job? - I never liked my nose.
4.
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)
(used with "a" and an infinitive; in statements; second person singular)
a. why you're going to
No entiendo por qué te vas a casar con ese tipo. Es prácticamente un desconocido.I can't understand why you're going to marry that guy. He's practically a stranger.
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