Spanish phrase
¿Para qué llamas?
Meaning
What are you calling about?
When to use it
Asks why someone is calling. Used to check the reason for a phone call in casual conversation and is usually softened when speaking to elders or superiors.
Example dialogue
¿Para qué llamas?
What are you calling about?
Te llamo porque perdí las llaves y no puedo entrar a casa.
I'm calling because I lost my keys and can't get into the house.