Porque
Example: No fui a la fiesta porque estaba cansado.
Definition
"Porque" is a Spanish conjunction used to introduce a cause or reason, equivalent to the English word 'because.' It connects clauses to explain why something happens or the rationale behind an action, as in 'No fui a la fiesta porque estaba cansado' ('I didn't go to the party because I was tired').
Etymology
The Spanish word "porque" comes from the Latin phrase 'per quid,' meaning 'for what reason.' Over time, it evolved into a single conjunction used to express cause or reason. Did you know that "porque" is related to the English word 'why,' which also comes from questioning reasons?
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"Porque" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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