Translation of Spanish word "cuál" to English
cuál
/ˈkwal/
Meaning
NounWhat one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
How to use
Cuál ('which / what') has a plural form: cuáles. Used when choosing from a limited set: ¿Cuál prefieres? — Which one do you prefer?
🇬🇧 English
which
Example
¿Cuál es tu libro favorito de estos?
Which is your favorite book among these?
No podían decidir qué canción tocar.
They couldn't decide which song to play.
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- ¿cuál es?— which one is it?
- ¿cuáles son?— which ones are they?
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What does the Spanish word "cuál" mean?▼
The Spanish word "cuál" means "which" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "¿Cuál es tu libro favorito de estos?" (which translates as "Which is your favorite book among these?").
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