tell me why

tell me why(
tehl
 
mi
 
way
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. dime por qué
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)
Tell me why you thought it would be a good idea to cancel our date.Dime por qué pensabas que sería buena idea cancelar nuestra cita.
b. dígame por qué
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
Sir, tell me why you won't sell me a ticket for the show.Señor, dígame por qué no me vende una entrada para la obra.
a. díganme por qué
I feel like you guys never want to spend time with me anymore. Tell me why.Siento que ustedes ya nunca quieren pasar tiempo conmigo. Díganme por qué.
a. decirme por qué
Can you tell me why the class was cancelled?¿Puede decirme por qué cancelaron la clase?
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