Translation of Spanish word "qué" to English
qué
/ˈke/
Meaning
NounWhich thing, event, circumstance, etc.: used in asking for the specification of an identity, quantity, quality, etc.
How to use
Qué ('what') is written with an accent in questions/exclamations. Que (without accent) is a relative pronoun ('that / which') or conjunction.
🇬🇧 English
what
Example
¿Qué quieres comer para la cena esta noche?
What do you want to eat for dinner tonight?
¿Compraste la comida? — ¿Con qué dinero? Apenas nos queda.
Did you buy the food? —With what money? We barely have any left.
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Common phrases
- ¿qué tal?— how's it going? / what's up?
- ¿qué hora es?— what time is it?
- ¡qué lástima!— what a pity!
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What does the Spanish word "qué" mean?▼
The Spanish word "qué" means "what" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "qué"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "¿Qué quieres comer para la cena esta noche?" (which translates as "What do you want to eat for dinner tonight?").
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