Meaning
Por exemplo, imagine que alguém tenha contado que estava se sentindo cansado porque ficou acordado até tarde na noite anterior assistindo a um filme. Se você sabe que essa pessoa tomou café pela manhã, poderia perguntar: "Is that why you drank coffee this morning?" Aqui, você está tentando confirmar se o motivo para tomar café foi o cansaço causado pela noite mal dormida.
Essa expressão é útil em conversas cotidianas para esclarecer dúvidas e entender melhor as ações dos outros. É uma maneira de buscar confirmação ou mais informações sobre o comportamento de alguém, mostrando interesse e atenção na conversa.
Today's Sentences
- Is that why you quit your job?
- Is that why you became a chef?
- Is that why you put your hair up?
- Is that why you’re taking the bus?
- Is that why you want to be an athlete?
- Writer's Note
01
Is that why you quit your job?
Situation 1
I’ve had insomnia for the past year.
Eu estou com insônia há um ano.
Is that why you quit your job?
Yes.
That’s the biggest reason why I quit.
Esse é o principal motivo pelo qual eu saí.
What will you do now?
Situation 2
I just started a business.
Is that why you quit your job?
Yes, I’ve been planning and putting together a business plan for the past year.
Congratulations!
I hope everything goes your way.
Espero que tudo aconteça da forma que você deseja.
02
Is that why you became a chef?
Situation 1
I love the sauce on this steak!
Sounds like you really like food.
I do.
I love the challenge of putting together flavors and the art of presenting it.
Adoro o desafio de combinar sabores e a arte de apresentá-los.
Is that why you became a chef?
Situation 2
I love cooking.
I like to experiment when I’m home.
Gosto de experimentar quando estou em casa.
Is that why you became a chef?
Yes, it is.
I’d love to cook for you sometime.
Eu adoraria cozinhar para você algum dia.
Really?
That would be great!
Isso seria ótimo!
03
Is that why you put your hair up?
Situation 1
You look really pretty today.
Thanks.
I’m going to an event for work today.
Eu vou a um evento de trabalho hoje.
Is that why you put your hair up?
Yes, I thought it would go well with my dress.
Situation 2
It’s so hot today.
Is that why you put your hair up?
Yea, I can’t stand hair on my neck in 30 degree weather.
Ponytails look good on you!
04
Is that why you’re taking the bus?
Situation 1
My car is a total wreck right now.
Is that why you’re taking the bus?
Yea, no-one could drop me off so I took transit.
I can give you a ride if you need.
Situation 2
I broke my leg yesterday.
Is that why you’re taking the bus?
Yes, I couldn’t drive with this cast on.
I hope you get better soon.
05
Is that why you want to be an athlete?
Situation 1
Did you watch the Olympics?
I did!
What was your favorite event?
Qual foi o seu evento favorito?
I couldn’t take my eyes off skateboarding.
Is that why you want to be an athlete?
Situation 2
I used to love watching baseball with my dad.
Is that why you want to be an athlete?
Yes it is.
My dream is to become a pitcher and play for the Major Leagues.
Meu sonho é me tornar um arremessador e jogar na Major Leagues.
I hope your dreams come true!
Writer's Note
We often use the phrase "Is that why" to ask or confirm the reason for someone's actions.
Here are some more examples:
- Is that why you're sad?
- Is that why you're going to see a counselor?
- Is that why she's getting a divorce?
- Is that why he's going back to school?
- Is that why they're moving overseas?
- Is that why we're changing schools?