Que (en. That)

/ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
conjunction
Used to make indirect questions.
I don’t know what you want.
No sé que quieres.
Word used to introduce sentences and connect ideas.
The book that I read was interesting.
El libro que leí era interesante.
Used in exclamations.
How beautiful this place is!
¡Qué hermoso es este lugar!

Etymology

From Latin 'quid', meaning 'what' or 'that which'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

What's happening?
Expression used to ask how someone is.
¿Qué pasa?
What a surprise!
Exclamatory use to express amazement or surprise.
¡Qué sorpresa!
How are you?
Common phrase to inquire about someone's state.
¿Qué tal?

Related Words

which
Word used to ask or refer to something specific.
cual
who
Word used to ask about someone's identity.
quien

Slang Meanings

Expression of surprise or disbelief.
How crazy! I can't believe it.
¡Qué loco! No puedo creerlo.
Used to emphasize something.
How well you did!
¡Qué bien lo hiciste!