Spanish phrase
¿Por qué dejó ~?
Meaning
Why did you leave ___?
When to use it
Asks why someone stopped an activity. Polite question to request a past reason for leaving work, a relationship, a habit, or a position.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué dejó el trabajo?
Why did you leave the job?
Lo dejé porque quería cuidar a mi familia.
I left because I wanted to take care of my family.