Cuál: which, what
Pronunciation: kwahl (stress the capital letters)
Cuál means “which, what” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: which, what
- How to say it: kwahl
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “cuál” means and how to use it
Cuál means “which” or “what” when you choose from options or ask for specific information. The plural is cuáles.
Examples with audio
- ¿Cuál es tu color favorito?What is your favorite color?
- ¿Cuál prefieres, el rojo o el azul?Which do you prefer, the red one or the blue one?
- ¿Cuáles son tus planes?What are your plans?
Usage tip
Use cuál before a verb (¿cuál es?) and qué before a noun (¿qué color?). In many countries “¿qué es?” asks for a definition and “¿cuál es?” for specific information.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “which, what” in Spanish?
“which, what” in Spanish is “cuál.” It is pronounced kwahl, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “cuál”?
Say kwahl. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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