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Qué, cómo etc


cerveza August 17, 2010 06:42 AM

Qué, cómo etc
 
Does anyone know an informative website which explains what all of these helpful little words become in different context? I googled it but I just cannot find anything informative.

poli August 17, 2010 07:16 AM

I don't know if there's a website, but the words translate directly
Qué=what
Cuál=which
Cómo=how
Dónde=where

What you need to know is that in Spanish the word qué is used much less
than what in English. In any what question in which what is followed by a
noun, cuál is used. Cómo is used in place of what if you don't understand
what someone is saying. ¿Cómo?:thinking:

If you have any further questions about the use of interrogative words, consult us. Spanish speakers here will help you.

Perikles August 17, 2010 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerveza (Post 91956)
Does anyone know an informative website which explains what all of these helpful little words become in different context? I googled it but I just cannot find anything informative.

Do a Google search on Spanish Interrogative adjectives and Spanish Interrogative pronouns :)

Edit: @Poli's post wasn't there when I posted.

cerveza August 17, 2010 07:28 AM

Thanks friends, that is very helpful.

So after reading some of that, with Qué, if I was learning Spanish with the likelihood that I would use it mostly with EU Spanish, I should use Qué more as what and which?

poli August 17, 2010 07:55 AM

Anytime what can be substituted for which, cuál is nearly always the better word to use. There are a few exceptions having to to with time.
It is generally better to say ¿qué hora es?

An important and easy rule to know is: when asking a question, you are generally safe to use qué in front of a verb and cuál in front of a noun (with a few exceptions).

irmamar August 20, 2010 03:14 AM

Here you can find a good explanation, although it is in Spanish. :)


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