English to Portuguese Meaning of why - porque

Why :

porque

adverb

porque, Pelo que, em quê, pelo que significa, no qual, em que direção, de que

Whee :: wheeWhy :: porqueWhys :: porquês

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Definitions of why in English

Noun(1) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Examples of why in English

(1) why did you do that?(2) It perhaps explains why today I don't like to go to places that require me to use a map.(3) why don't I give you a lift?(4) A friend asked him why he went so far, and told him that there were plenty of others just as good nearer his home.(5) It is not enough to know the result of something, because it is necessary to figure out the reason why .(6) People said, "That's outrageous, why , that's silly. Common sense says that can't possibly be the truth.(7) Perhaps this explains why Chan was rejected by Richmond voters at the last election.(8) They are part of the reason why he turned down jobs outside of Dundee.(9) why is it that I have to do everything around here?(10) Perhaps that's why they didn't seem to have any true sympathy for how I felt.(11) why, that's absurd!(12) why not give it a rest?(13) Perhaps that's why they end up doing rather director-led conceptual stagings.(14) Perhaps it's why the West Coast has more helicopters than anywhere else in the country.(15) Perhaps this is why the twin towers did not inspire the same sort of affection reserved for other New York landmarks.(16) That was seen as the reason why previous moves by the bank had been attacked by media and politicians.

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

Por que não

(2) that's why ::

é por isso

(3) that is why ::

é por isso que

(4) why is that ::

por que é que

(5) why so ::

por quê

(6) the reason why ::

a razão porque

(7) reason why ::

razão pela qual

Related Phrases of why

(1) why not ::

Por que não

(2) that's why ::

é por isso

(3) that is why ::

é por isso que

(4) why is that ::

por que é que

(5) why so ::

por quê

(6) the reason why ::

a razão porque

(7) reason why ::

razão pela qual

Synonyms

Adverb

1. how come ::

Por quê

2. for what reason ::

por que razão

3. for what purpose ::

para qual propósito

4. what for ::

Pelo que

5. to what end ::

para qual finalidade

6. wherefore ::

portanto

Noun

7. wherefore ::

portanto

Different Forms

whee, why, whys

Word Example from TV Shows

Why not?

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 7

Why would I do any different?

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

Why am I here?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 13

...there is no reasonable explanation as to WHY we're here?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2

You won’t do anything to me, you know WHY?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 11

Examples of why from TV Shows

Why not?

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 7

Why would I do any different?

Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

Why am I here?

Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 13

...there is no reasonable explanation as to WHY we're here?

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2

You won’t do anything to me, you know WHY?

Money Heist Season 1, Episode 11

English to Portuguese Dictionary: why

Meaning and definitions of why, translation in Portuguese language for why with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of why in Portuguese and in English language.

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English to Portuguese Dictionary: why

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