English–Spanish
“because” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpoɾke/
Example
No fui a la fiesta porque estaba cansado.
I didn't go to the party because I was tired.
How to say “because” in Spanish
“Because” in Spanish is porque.
A linking word that introduces a clause explaining why something happens.
Example sentences with porque
Te llamé porque quería saber cómo estabas.
I called you because I wanted to know how you were.
Tips for using porque
- In casual conversation speakers often omit the rest of the clause after porque and say 'porque sí' to mean 'just because', whereas formal writing expects a full explanatory clause.