Significado en español

common_idiom

Why did you do that

🇬🇧 UK //waɪ dɪd juː duː ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //waɪ dɪd ju du ðæt//

Significado de Why did you do that

A question asking for the reason behind someone's actions.

In simple words: A question asking for someone’s reason for their actions.

Why did you do that en una frase

• Why did you do that in front of everyone?
• When I asked him, he just said, 'Why did you do that?'
• She seemed confused and asked, 'Why did you do that?' after the incident.

Cómo usar Why did you do that

Commonly used in everyday conversation to express curiosity or disbelief about someone's actions. It can imply disapproval depending on tone.

Grammar pattern

question phrase

Memory hint

Think of asking someone about their choices with a raised eyebrow, 'Why did you do that?'

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with Why did you do that

• ask why
• do that
• make that choice
• show that behavior

Synonyms for Why did you do that

• What was your reasoning?
• What made you do that?
• What prompted you?
• Why would you do that?

Common mistakes with Why did you do that

• Omitting 'did' and saying 'Why you do that?'
• Using 'that' incorrectly, like 'Why did you do this?' when referring to a past action.
• Confusing with 'What did you do that for?' which implies a different meaning.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre Why did you do that

¿Qué significa Why did you do that?

A question asking for someone’s reason for their actions.

¿Qué significa Why did you do that en español?

A question asking for someone’s reason for their actions.

¿Cuál es la definición de Why did you do that?

A question asking for the reason behind someone's actions.

¿Cómo se usa Why did you do that en una frase?

Why did you do that in front of everyone?

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de Why did you do that?

When I asked him, he just said, 'Why did you do that?'

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de Why did you do that?

Algunas alternativas comunes son What was your reasoning?, What made you do that?, What prompted you?, Why would you do that?.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a Why did you do that?

Suele combinarse con ask why, do that, make that choice, show that behavior.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar Why did you do that?

Omitting 'did' and saying 'Why you do that?' Using 'that' incorrectly, like 'Why did you do this?' when referring to a past action. Confusing with 'What did you do that for?' which implies a different meaning.

¿Cómo se pronuncia Why did you do that?

US: //waɪ dɪd ju du ðæt//, UK: //waɪ dɪd juː duː ðæt//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar Why did you do that?

Commonly used in everyday conversation to express curiosity or disbelief about someone's actions. It can imply disapproval depending on tone.