por que sim

[pohr keh seem]

adverbial phrase

just because, because I said so, for no particular reason

1. An expression used to justify something without providing a logical reason; a dismissive or final answer to questions about motivation

Why did you buy that? Just because. / Because I said so.

Por que você comprou isso? Por que sim. / Porque eu quis.

2. Used when one cannot or will not explain their reasoning; an arbitrary decision

I'm going out tonight. Why? Just because.

Vou sair hoje à noite. Por quê? Por que sim.

NYC Slang

'just because' or 'because I said so'

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General Brazilian Portuguese

por que sim

Common colloquial expression used in casual conversation

Portugal

porque sim

Also used but often written as one word 'porquê' when referring to the reason itself

Rio de Janeiro

por que sim

Very common in casual, informal speech among all age groups

São Paulo

por que sim

Frequently used in informal contexts and among younger speakers

porque eu quis

só porque

e pronto

e fim de papo

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