pro quo
Ido
editEtymology
editFrom Calque of French pourquoi, Italian perché, Spanish por qué.
Pronunciation
editAdverb
edit- (interrogative adverb) why, for what reason
- Pro quo esas la cielo blua? ― Why is the sky blue? (direct question)
- Vu helpis me pro quo? ― You helped me because why? (indirect question)
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