Conectives porque, ya que, puesto que

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Conectives porque, ya que, puesto que

Are the three connectives synonymous or is there a slight difference in their meaning?

Asked 4 years ago
InmaKwiziq team member

Hola Emanuel

They are synonymous, however "porque" is more informal and more commonly used in colloquial Spanish and "ya que/puesto que" are more of a formal register.

Saludos

Inma

Conectives porque, ya que, puesto que

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