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    Cuál (en. Which)

    /kwal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    pronoun
    It is used to ask about a specific person or thing among several possibilities.
    Which of these books have you read?
    ¿Cuál de estos libros has leído?
    It is used to refer to one or several elements within a group.
    What is your favorite color?
    ¿Cuál es tu color favorito?
    It can be used in constructions that express selection.
    I don't know which one to choose.
    No sé cuál elegir.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'qualis', meaning 'of what kind', 'of what type'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    What is the reason?
    It asks for the reason or justification for something.
    ¿Cuál es la razón?
    What is your name?
    It asks for identifying a person.
    ¿Cuál es tu nombre?
    Which one are you talking about?
    It asks for clarification about what is being talked about.
    ¿De cuál hablas?

    Related Words

    cuality
    Characteristics of something that define it.
    cuálidad
    cuajn
    Colloquial or shortened form of referring to 'cual' in some contexts.
    cuajn

    Slang Meanings

    It is used in certain regions to refer to something specific in an informal tone.
    So what's the plan for today?
    ¿Y cuál va a ser el plan para hoy?
    It can denote an informal choice among friends.
    Which one do you like more, the blue or the red?
    ¿Cuál te gusta más, el azul o el rojo?