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

Pregunta por el motivo o la finalidad de algo.

Asking the reason or purpose of something.

phrase
English translation
For what

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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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FAQ about “¿para qué?”

How is “¿para qué?” translated from Spanish?
“¿para qué?” translates into English as “For what”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “¿para qué?” mean?
Meaning of “¿para qué?”: Pregunta por el motivo o la finalidad de algo. In English — “For what”.
What part of speech is “¿para qué?”?
“¿para qué?” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “¿para qué?”?
Example sentences with “¿para qué?” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “¿para qué?”?
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