¿Qué tal?: how is it going?
Pronunciation: keh tahl (stress the capital letters)
¿Qué tal? means “how is it going?” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: how is it going?
- How to say it: keh tahl
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “¿qué tal?” means and how to use it
¿Qué tal? is an informal greeting meaning “how is it going?” It also asks for opinions: “¿qué tal la película?”
Examples with audio
- Hola, ¿qué tal?Hi, how is it going?
- ¿Qué tal el viaje?How was the trip?
- ¿Qué tal si vamos al cine?How about going to the cinema?
Usage tip
Reply with “bien, ¿y tú?” or “todo bien.” Do not mix it up with “¿cómo estás?” It is a bit more casual. “¿Qué tal si...?” makes a suggestion.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “how is it going?” in Spanish?
“how is it going?” in Spanish is “¿qué tal?.” It is pronounced keh tahl, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “¿qué tal?”?
Say keh tahl. 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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