just because

solo porque, por el mero hecho de que

Se usa para señalar que un hecho no demuestra por sí solo que otra cosa sea cierta.

En inglés sencillo: Used to say that one fact does not prove that another thing is true.

• Just because it is expensive does not mean it is good.
• You are not right just because everyone agrees with you.
• Just because she smiled, did you assume she was happy?

Cómo se usa: just because … does not mean … (Just because he is quiet does not mean he is unhappy.)

Expresiones frecuentes: just because someone smiles, just because something happened

porque sí, solo porque

Se usa cuando no hay una buena razón para actuar o la razón ofrecida no basta.

En inglés sencillo: Used when there is no good reason for doing something, or the reason given is not enough.

• I called her just because.
• Do not laugh at him just because he is different.
• She bought another bag just because she felt like it.

Cómo se usa: do something just because (I bought her flowers just because.); just because … (Do not buy it just because it is cheap.)

Sinónimos: for no particular reason

Expresiones frecuentes: just because you can, just because I wanted

porque sí

Sin ninguna razón concreta, simplemente porque apetece hacerlo.

En inglés sencillo: For no special reason, simply because you feel like it.

• I bought you flowers just because.
• Sometimes she goes for a walk just because.
• Why did you call? Just because.

Sinónimos: for no particular reason

Expresiones frecuentes: just because, just because today