Cuáles (en. Which)
/ˈkwales/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
It is used to refer to one or more elements of a known group.
What are your favorite books?
¿Cuáles son tus libros favoritos?
It is used in questions that require a choice or identification.
Which of these cars do you like the most?
¿Cuáles de estos coches te gustan más?
Etymology
Derives from the Latin 'quales', meaning 'what kind of'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What are your plans?
Inquires about someone's future intentions or activities.
¿Cuáles son tus planes?
What are the consequences?
Asks about the results of an action or decision.
¿Cuáles son las consecuencias?
Which do you prefer?
Asks about preference between options.
¿Cuáles prefieres?
Related Words
quality
Aspect or attribute of a person or thing.
cualidad
which
Singular form of 'which', used in questions.
cual
to question
To ask or doubt about something.
cuestionar
Slang Meanings
Expression used to refer to a group of options.
At the party, there are many beautiful girls, which ones are going to dance?
En la fiesta, hay muchas chicas guapas, ¿cuáles van a bailar?