Spanish phrase

¿Para qué ~?

Meaning

What for ___?

When to use it

Asks the purpose of an action. Neutral tone for casual or formal situations, used to question why someone did or will do something.

Example dialogue

¿Para qué me llamaste?

What did you call me for?

Te llamé para hablar del proyecto.

I called to talk about the project.

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