How is the word ¿para qué? translated from Spanish to English

English translation
For what
phrase

Pregunta por el motivo o la finalidad de algo.

Asking the reason or purpose of something.

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  • ¿Necesitas mi pasaporte para qué? — You need my passport for what?

  • Está ahorrando todo ese dinero… ¿para qué? — He's saving all that money - for what?

  • ¿Para qué, si se puede saber, estamos pagando más? — For what, may I ask, are we paying extra?

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