Significado en español

A1adverb high_frequency_chunk

Why

🇬🇧 UK /["/waɪ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/waɪ/"]/

Significado de Why

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

In simple words: A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Why en una frase

• I asked her why she was late.
• Can you explain why this happened?
• He doesn’t understand why people enjoy that movie.
• Why do you like playing soccer?
• She asked me why I chose that book.

Cómo usar Why

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

Grammar pattern

question word

Memory hint

Think of 'why' as asking 'What's the reason, guy?'

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Why

• ask why
• wonder why
• no reason why

Synonyms for Why

• what for
• reason
• cause

Opposites of Why

• because
• therefore
• so

Common mistakes with Why

• Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it.
• Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question.
• Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Why

¿Qué significa Why?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

¿Qué significa Why en español?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

¿Cuál es la definición de Why?

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

¿Cómo se usa Why en una frase?

I asked her why she was late.

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Why?

Can you explain why this happened?

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Why?

Algunas alternativas comunes son what for, reason, cause.

¿Cuál es el opuesto de Why?

Significados opuestos incluyen because, therefore, so.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Why?

Suele combinarse con ask why, wonder why, no reason why.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Why?

Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it. Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question. Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Why?

US: /["/waɪ/"]/, UK: /["/waɪ/"]/. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Why?

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

¿Qué nivel CEFR tiene Why?

"Why" está en el nivel A1 de la escala CEFR.