Spanish phrase
¿Por qué necesita ~?
Meaning
Why is ___ needed?
When to use it
Asks why something is needed. Used to ask for reasons about items, procedures, or permissions in neutral or formal conversation, can be polite or blunt depending on intonation.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué necesita ese permiso?
Why is that permit needed?
Lo necesito para viajar por trabajo.
I need it to travel for work.