Cual o que?
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Which one do you use when?
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updated Apr 23, 2010
posted by mamasita_s
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I can't say it any better than Lazarus did on this thread.
updated Apr 23, 2010
posted by mar959
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Use 'que' when you mean to say 'what'. Use 'cual' when you intend on saying 'which one'. 
updated Apr 23, 2010
posted by aerokay
Hmm...but sometimes i get them confused in english...like "what animal is your favorite" or "which animal is your favorite". so can you use both terms? - mamasita_s, Apr 23, 2010
Still, you have a finite number of animals, so "which animal' is more appropriate, I think. - Jack-OBrien, Apr 23, 2010
I could ask you, "What is your favorite animal?". "From the cat family, which is your favorite?" - Jack-OBrien, Apr 23, 2010
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In my mind, when there is a 'short list' of answers to 'what', it usually would be best to use 'cuál'.
Por ejemplo, Tienes dos opciones. ¿Cuál quieres? Sólo dos opciones o dos posibilidades.
En cambio, la frase ¿Qué quieres? tiene posibilidades ilimitadas.
updated Apr 23, 2010
posted by Jack-OBrien
muchos gracias jack! - mamasita_s, Apr 23, 2010
