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- porqué
porque
because
Connects a cause to an effect
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por
for, because
+
que
that
Porque means because and combines por0 (for, because0) with que1 (that1). Por0 indicates we are going to give a reason, and que1 connects it to the actual reason that follows.
porque
because
Introduces the reason or cause for something.
- No fui a la fiesta porque estaba cansado = I didn't go to the party because I was tired
- Le dieron el premio porque trabajó muy duro = They gave her the award because she worked very hard