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    Quién (en. Who)

    [kien]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pronoun used to ask about a person's identity.
    Who is the author of this book?
    ¿Quién es el autor de este libro?
    Relative pronoun that refers to people.
    The woman, who came yesterday, is my friend.
    La mujer, quien vino ayer, es mi amiga.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'qui', meaning 'who' or 'the one who'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    who knows
    Expression that denotes uncertainty about a truth.
    quién sabe
    who would have thought
    Phrase used to express surprise about something unexpected.
    quién lo diría
    who understands you
    Used to denote confusion regarding someone's intentions.
    quién te entiende

    Related Words

    who
    Plural form of who, used to ask about several people.
    quiénes
    who
    Singular form that is sometimes used without the accent in informal contexts.
    quien
    whoever
    Pronoun used to refer to any person.
    quienquiera

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, it is used to refer to someone unknown.
    If there's a problem, ask whoever.
    Si hay algún problema, pregúntale a quién.
    Colloquial use to refer to a person who is not trustworthy.
    Don't trust him, he's a who.
    No confíes en él, es un quién.