Translation of Spanish word "porque" to English
porque
/porˈke/
Meaning
ConjunctionBy or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.
How to use
Porque ('because') is written as one word without an accent. Contrast with por qué ('why') and el porqué ('the reason why').
🇬🇧 English
because
Example
Estoy feliz porque hoy es mi cumpleaños.
I am happy because today is my birthday.
No fui a trabajar porque estaba enfermo.
I didn't go to work because I was sick.
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- solo porque— just because
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What does the Spanish word "porque" mean?▼
The Spanish word "porque" means "because" in English.
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