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a qué se debe

what is the reason for

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what is the reason for Used to ask about the cause or reason for something. Literally, it asks what something is owed to.
SP: ¿A qué se debe este cambio de planes?
EN: What is the reason for this change of plans?

A qué se debe esa pregunta?

What prompts that question?

— Your Name (2016)

A qué se debe esto?

What is causing this?

— Vivir (1952)

A qué se debe este alboroto?

What’s all the commotion about?

— Adiós a mi concubina (1993)

Lula, ¿a qué se debe tu vuelta?

Lula, what is the reason for your return?

— Carandiru (2003)