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Why are you running?
-¿Por qué estás corriendo?
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Why are you running?

Why are you running?(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Por qué estás corriendo?
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)
If I sound like I'm out of breath, it's because I'm running. - Why are you running?Si parezco estar sin aliento, es porque estoy corriendo. - ¿Por qué estás corriendo?
b. ¿Por qué está corriendo?
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Why are you running? - Otherwise, I won't arrive on time.¿Por qué está corriendo? - Si no, no llegaré a tiempo.
a. ¿Por qué están corriendo? (plural)
Why are you running? - Because our coach told us to run.¿Por qué están corriendo? - Porque nuestro entrenador nos dijo que corriéramos.
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