Translation of Spanish word "quién" to English
quién
/ˈkjen/
Meaning
NounWhat person or people; which person or people; asks for the identity of someone; used in a direct or indirect question.
How to use
Quién ('who') has a plural form: quiénes. Like other question words, it has a written accent in questions/exclamations: ¿Quién es? vs la persona que....
🇬🇧 English
who
Example
¿Sabes quién escribió esta hermosa carta?
Do you know who wrote this beautiful letter?
Te vas a casar‽ ¿Con quién? (pregunta directa)
You're getting married‽ To whom? (direct question)
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Common phrases
- ¿quién sabe?— who knows?
- ¿de quién es?— whose is it?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Spanish word "quién" mean?▼
The Spanish word "quién" means "who" in English.
How do you pronounce the Spanish word "quién"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "¿Sabes quién escribió esta hermosa carta?" (which translates as "Do you know who wrote this beautiful letter?").
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