car
because, for
conjunction kahr Rare
Origin: From Latin quare or quia, via Old Spanish.
Usage Note
Car is an archaic conjunction meaning 'because' or 'for', equivalent to modern porque or pues. It appears in medieval Spanish texts but is not used in modern everyday speech. Learners will encounter it only when reading classic Spanish literature.
Examples
"Calla, car no es momento de hablar."
Natural Translation
Be quiet, for it is not the moment to speak.

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