Spanish · A2 · Everyday language
Little Reasons Explained in Spanish
Helping your baby understand the 'why' behind your actions is a great way to bond and build their vocabulary. In Spanish, we use 'por eso' to connect a reason with an action, similar to 'that is why' or 'therefore' in English.
What you'll learn
- Learn to express cause and effect using 'por eso'
- Identify common baby-related needs (hunger, sleep, hygiene)
- Understand the word order when providing explanations
Spanish phrases for little reasons explained
Tienes hambre. Por eso estoy calentando tu leche.
You are hungry. That is why I am warming your milk.
'Por eso' connects the hunger to the action of warming milk.
Tu pañal está mojado. Por eso lo estoy cambiando.
Your nappy is wet. That is why I am changing it.
'Lo' refers back to 'el pañal'.
Estás cansado. Por eso vamos a casa.
You are tired. That is why we are going home.
Use 'cansada' if your baby is a girl.
Hace frío afuera. Por eso necesitas un gorro.
It is cold outside. That is why you need a hat.
'Hace frío' literally means 'it makes cold'.
Te duele un diente. Por eso te doy un mordedor.
Your tooth hurts. That is why you are getting a teething ring.
'Te doy' means 'I give to you'.
El sol brilla mucho. Por eso nos sentamos en la sombra.
The sun is bright. That is why we are sitting in the shade.
'Brilla mucho' translates to 'shines a lot'.
Tienes las manos sucias. Por eso te las lavo.
Your hands are dirty. That is why I am washing them.
In Spanish, we say 'you have the hands' rather than 'your hands'.
Estás dormido. Por eso hablo bajito.
You are asleep. That is why I am speaking quietly.
'Bajito' is a common way to say softly or quietly.
Hear these phrases and practise them
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hambre
hunger
We use the verb 'tener' (to have) with 'hambre' (to have hunger).
pañal
nappy/diaper
Masculine noun.
mordedor
teething ring
Comes from the verb 'morder' (to bite).
sombra
shade/shadow
Used for both shade from the sun and a shadow on the wall.
Using 'Por eso' for Consequences
To explain the reason for an action, state the reason first, then 'por eso', followed by the consequence. Unlike German, Spanish word order remains standard after 'por eso' (Subject + Verb).
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Reason | Tienes sed. | You are thirsty. |
| Connector | Por eso... | That is why... |
| Result | ...bebes agua. | ...you drink water. |
More examples
Llueve, por eso usamos el paraguas.
It's raining, that's why we use the umbrella.
A simple cause-and-effect sentence.
Es tarde, por eso vamos a dormir.
It's late, that's why we're going to sleep.
'Es tarde' describes the time.