because

used for giving a reason or explanation

porque, ya que, dado que

• because of something

Collocations because of the weather · because of a mistake

• I didn't go out because it was raining.

  No salí porque estaba lloviendo.

used for saying that something is the cause of a situation or problem

por, debido a que

• because of somebody/something

Collocations because of the noise · because of the delay

• The meeting was cancelled because of the storm.

  La reunión se canceló debido a la tormenta.

used for introducing an idea that is different from or less important than the main point you are making

aunque, aunque sea, incluso si

• because even if

Collocations even though something is true · even if something happens

• I'll go to the party, because even if I don't have fun, it will be good for my career.

  Iré a la fiesta, porque aunque no me divierta, será bueno para mi carrera.

used to explain why something is true or happens

porque, ya que, dado que

• because of the reason

Collocations the reason because · the cause because

• The reason because he didn't come is that he was sick.

  La razón por la que no vino es que estaba enfermo.