In this grammar lesson, you will learn about how to say what/which in Spanish questions.
In this lesson you will learn about:
- how to say what/which in Spanish questions
- how what/which in Spanish questions are used in sentences
- how you can quiz yourself on what/which in Spanish questions
- how you can practice with flashcards on what/which in Spanish questions
- how and why you should use the courses of Language Atlas to learn Spanish
By the end of the lesson, you will know all about how to say what/which in Spanish questions!
Table of Contents
What/Which in Spanish Questions = Cuál/Cuáles
To say “what” “which”, or “which one(s)” in questions you will say:
what/which/which one(s) = cuál / cuáles
Cuál will be used for singular nouns.
Cuáles will be used for plural nouns.
It only has to agree in number, not in gender.
Please note that cuál/cuáles can only be followed with a verb or the preposition “de”.
Here are some examples with direct questions:
¿Cuál es tu color favorito?
What is your favourite colour?
¿Cuál es vuestra canción preferida?
What is your favourite song?
Hay algunas cosas de las que me arrepiento en mi vida. – ¿Como cuáles?
There are some things I regret in my life. – Like which ones?
He visto varios vestidos que me gustan. – ¿Cuáles te gustan más?
I’ve seen several dresses that I like. – Which ones do you like the most?
Here are some examples with indirect questions:
Cuéntame cuál es el momento más embarazoso que has vivido.
Tell me which is the most embarrassing moment you have ever experienced.
Querían saber cuáles eran mis pensamientos.
They wanted to know what my thoughts were.
You have also learnt about el cual/la cual/los cuales/las cuales, and may be wondering how they differ.
Well, el cual/la cual/los cuales/las cuales are preceded by articles and are not used in questions.
On the other hand, cuál/cuáles are not preceded by articles and are only used in questions.
Example Sentences on How to Say What/Which in Spanish Questions
This section of the lesson on what/which in Spanish questions is about seeing the pronouns used in sentences.
This is valuable because you can improve your understanding of what/which in Spanish questions through examples.
¿Cuál es tu color favorito?
What is your favourite colour?
¿Cuál es vuestra canción preferida?
What is your favourite song?
Hay algunas cosas de las que me arrepiento en mi vida. – ¿Como cuáles?
There are some things I regret in my life. – Like which ones?
He visto varios vestidos que me gustan. – ¿Cuáles te gustan más?
I’ve seen several dresses that I like. – Which ones do you like the most?
Cuéntame cuál es el momento más embarazoso que has vivido.
Tell me which is the most embarrassing moment you have ever experienced.
Querían saber cuáles eran mis pensamientos.
They wanted to know what my thoughts were.
Quiz Yourself on What/Which in Spanish Questions
At the end of every lesson you can do a small quiz.
You will see the sentences of the previous chapter.
You will either need to fill in the blanks, choose the correct multiple choice option, or both.
Once you are done the correct answer will be shown.
You can redo the quiz as many times as you want!
How to Practice With Flashcards for This Lesson
Using flashcards is an absolute necessity when it comes to learning a language!
It is the best way to memorize what you learn, you can personalize your progression because it adapts to your actions, and all flashcards have audio to improve your hearing and pronunciation.
Please read our article on how to learn a new language for more information on flashcards and the best way to learn a new language.
There are two ways to practice with Flashcards for this lesson.
- Anki
- The Flashcards in our Courses
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