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Term: Porque

Description:

Porque is a versatile term in Spanish that can function as a conjunction, noun, or adverb. It is commonly used to express a cause, reason, or explanation.

Conjunction:

As a conjunction, porque introduces a subordinate clause that provides a reason or cause for a certain action or situation. It is similar to the English conjunction "because".

Example: Me voy a quedar en casa porque hace mucho frío. (I'm going to stay at home because it's very cold.)

Noun:

Used as a noun, el porque refers to the reason behind an action or event.

Example: No entiendo el porque de su comportamiento. (I don't understand the reason behind his behavior.)

Adverb:

As an adverb, porque means "why" or "for what reason". It is used to inquire about the rationale or motive behind something.

Example: ¿Porque no viniste a la fiesta anoche? (Why didn't you come to the party last night?)

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