Because...
Clause + porque + reason clause
| No fui a la fiesta porque estaba cansado. | I didn't go to the party because I was tired. |
| Llego tarde porque hay mucho tráfico. | I'm arriving late because there's a lot of traffic. |
| Lo hice porque quería ayudarte. | I did it because I wanted to help you. |
| Estudio español porque me encanta la cultura. | I study Spanish because I love the culture. |
| No como carne porque soy vegetariano. | I don't eat meat because I'm vegetarian. |
Porque... _____
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❌ No fui a la fiesta por estaba cansado.
✅ No fui a la fiesta porque estaba cansado.
"Porque" (one word) introduces a reason clause with a conjugated verb — "por" alone is a preposition and needs a noun, not a full clause.