Spanish phrase
¿Por qué se hace ~?
Meaning
Why is ___ done?
When to use it
Asks why an action is done. Used to request the reason for a procedure, habit, or method, neutral tone, common in technical or everyday questions.
Example dialogue
¿Por qué se hace así en el laboratorio?
Why is it done like that in the laboratory?
Porque es más seguro y evita errores.
Because it is safer and prevents mistakes.