La Palabra del Día : cual

Question

cual (relative pronoun) who, whom, which

In questions: (interrogative) : ¿Cuál?

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Fue mi amiga la cual le gastó una broma a mi profesor

It was my friend who played a prank on my teacher.

Please correct my English and Spanish - Vaanz, Apr 5, 2011

I like this word of the day, it seems ordinary but is in fact very very tricky.:) - Deanski, Apr 5, 2011

Do you need the article there Vaanz? 'la cual' :) - Kiwi-Girl, Apr 5, 2011

Now you have me worried Deanski, not that i wasn't before. - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

I have added the accented cuál, many people are using it as an interrrogative - 00494d19, Apr 5, 2011

"Fue mi amiga la cual le gastó una broma a mi profesor." - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Don't worry Snr Ray, this word also gives me fits.:) - Deanski, Apr 5, 2011

I agree with Tom, there is an i.o. there in Spanish so an i.o.p. is needed. - 0074b507, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 1

¿Cual frase es estar el mejor ? Es el frase cual me gusta. ¡ Deseo!

Which sentence is to be the best, is the sentence which I like. I wish!

Check out the girl, Bottom right." - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

Bien hecho ray. - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011

wow, jejeje, if you hadn't ppointed that out... - 00494d19, Apr 5, 2011

nice one Ray - Yeser007, Apr 5, 2011

I'm a little unclear as to what exactly you meant in English... - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Genius! A recondite abstract concept! (Plus you have Heidi in the picture). Gets my vote! - Rolest, Apr 5, 2011

I'm afraid that "cual" does not fit here, my friend: I'd say that you mean: La mejor frase es la que me gusta ¡espero! Well done ! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Thank you Cogu, I forgot the question marks , it is a question and a then a statement, a little involved , sort of zen. - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

G'day Thommo! It is an abstract thought conveying wshes and hopes in our attempts at winning. - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

But forgive me if I confuse you , I am often so confused myself ,i do not know where i come from sometimes , and definitely do not know where i am going at all times. - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

Excellent answer, Ray! - sanlee, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 2

Britney Spears, la cantante a la cual tantos idolatran, es el motivo por el cual tantas jovencitas que aspiran a ser cantantes, sea cual sea su talento vocal, creen tener lo que se necesita para convertirse en estrellas. A lo cual yo digo: "Tienes una alternativa más inteligente, nena, cual es ir a la universidad, estudiar y poner los pies en la tierra, puesto que esta meta por la cual te has obsesionado no es realista."

Britney Spears, the singer that so many idolize, is the reason for which so many girls who aspire to be singers, regardless of their vocal skills, think they have what it takes to become stars. To which I say: "You have a smarter choice, girlie, which is to go to college, study and put your feet on the ground, because this goal you are obsessing over is not realistic."

I faintly remember when I thought I was going to change the world. It would be great to see her say something like that. - dc-alien-z, Apr 5, 2011

Yes, this is what I meant by tricky.:) Genial - Deanski, Apr 5, 2011

:-) - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

I did, Billy. You can't see it? Thanks, deanski! - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

thats a great example Tom, thank you! - billygoat, Apr 5, 2011

i answer to your question Tom, i couldnt see the english at first, and wrote my comment, but when i refreshed my page it was there. So i deleted the comment lol - billygoat, Apr 5, 2011

Damn, that is a fantastic example of what the question of the day is. Bravo! - Oramasdude, Apr 5, 2011

That is probably correct , But funnily I never wanted to be Britney Spears. With her , yes! - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 3

Necesito un pequeño vestido negro. ¿Cuál te gusta más?

I need a little black dress. Which do you like more?

The challenge is looking for a sentence with the 'pronombre relativo' ("cual"), not the 'pronombre interrogativo' ('cuál") - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

¿Cuál te gusta más? or ¿Cuál es el que te gusta más? Well done, sanlee! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Thanks, Cogumela! - sanlee, Apr 5, 2011

Shouldn't the 2nd English sentence be translated as: "Which do you like more?" - Gillygaloo, Apr 5, 2011

Yes, I think you are right. I didn't change it after the correction. Thanks, Gillgalue! - sanlee, Apr 5, 2011

I would be inclined to say ," which one do you like the best" or am I being "old fashioned"? - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

They are all nice. I think I like the one on the right - sanlee, Apr 5, 2011

Well, maybe the one next to that... - sanlee, Apr 5, 2011

Isn't that funny I never noticed the dresses. - ray76, Apr 5, 2011

One can always use a little black dress... - sanlee, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 4

¿Dime, ¿cuál te gusta más? ¡Todos tienen un a?o de garant?a!

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Tell me which one do you like best? They all have a one year guarantee!

Another excellent one, Rolest! Minor mistakes: Dime, ¿cuál te gusta más? ¡todos tienen un año 'de' garantía! Great improvement, Rolest! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Muchas gracias cogumela! - Rolest, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 5

¿De todos los colores del arco iris, cuál es tu favorito?

Of all of the colors of the rainbow, what is your favorite?

Excellent, Joyce!!! Minor typo: "cuál". Very well done, my friend! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 6

Hay momentos en la vida cuando nos preguntamos ¿cuál es el verdadero motivo de nuestra existencia en este mundo?

There are moments in life when we ask ourselves what's the real reason for our existence in this world?

Brilliant, luz! You're doing really well!! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Thanks Cogu:)...only because of your kind help and patience... - luz_72, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 7

The pencil with which I write needs to be sharpened. El lapiz con la cual escribo necesita ser afilado.

El lápiz con el que escribo necesita ser afilado / El lápiz con el cual escribo necesita ser afilado. Well done, jennyo! :D - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Gracias cogumela....( tilde over a in lápiz) - jennyo45, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 8

¿En cuál de estas fechas quieres salir?

Which date you want to leave?

"¿Cuál es la fecha?"; Hi, dcalienz. The challenge is looking for a sentence with the 'pronombre relativo' ("cual"), not the 'pronombre interrogativo' ('cuál"). - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Thanks Tom, is this better? - dc-alien-z, Apr 5, 2011

Still interrogative. - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Thanks again, Tom. - dc-alien-z, Apr 5, 2011

Hey, you're good. Heidita just changed the rules to include el 'interrogativo'. :-) - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

"¿En cuál fecha quieres salir?" - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Wow. - dc-alien-z, Apr 5, 2011

That's still not correct: ¿en qué fecha quieres salir? or ¿ en cuál de estas fechas quieres salir? Well done, dcalienz! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Thanks Laura. - dc-alien-z, Apr 5, 2011

Hola, cogumela. I'm curious...why do you consider ""¿En cuál fecha quieres salir?" " incorrect? Thanks! - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Maybe I shouldn't have said incorrect, but it sounds extremelly weird, in my opinion. Qué and cuál are not synonyms, cuál is normally used for making a choice (which?), whereas qué just asks (what?) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 9

¿Conocías a cada cual en la fiesta?

Did you know everyone at the party?

¿Conocías 'a' cada cual 'en' la fiesta? Very good, dogwood! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Gracias! :) - 0066c384, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 10

Maná is the band who wrote the song, Rayando el sol, which I like very much.

Maná es la banda que escribió la canción, Rayando el sol,la cual me gusta mucho.

The common way of saying this is : Maná es la banda que escribió la canción.... You can add the word cual saying:: Maná es la banda que escribió la canción "Rayando el sol", la cual me gusta mucho. Well done, mor y Paz! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Thank you cogu :) - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 11

It was Julio Iglesias who sang "Corazón Partío".

Fue Julio iglesias el cual cantó "Corazón Partío".

"Fue Julio iglesias el cual cantó "Corazón Partío". - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Thank u Tom! - Miro74, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 12

Es difícil entender cuál es la diferencia entre "cuál" y "qué" . ¿estás de acuerdo?

It's difficult to understand what is the difference between "cuál" and "qué". Don't you agree?

Excellent, rabbit! Instead of "te acuerdas? = do you remember?" it's better to say "¿estás de acuerdo?" or "¿no crees? " Veeerry good! :D - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Thanks again! :) I feel like I'm getting better. - rabbitwho, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 13

Fue el hombre con el jersey de rayas el cual tomó el dinero

It was the man with the striped jumper who took the money

In my opinion "cual" does not fit here, "el que tomó el dinero" or "quien tomó el dinero" ( but I could be wrong) Good sentence, ao! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

Answer 14

"¿Esto el partido a el cual estoy hablando?"

"Is this the party to whom I am speaking?"

Ah, I love Lily! - Leatha, Apr 5, 2011

Bien hecho. - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011

¿Es este el grupo/partido?? al cual estoy hablando? I'm not sure what you meant with party here, wan... Anyway, Well done!!!! :) - cogumela, Apr 5, 2011

I think she meant party as in "parte/persona envuelta"... "the parties involved", "a third party". - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

I meant "el grupo" i.e third party. Gracias mis amigos. - wansell, Apr 6, 2011

Answer 15

¿La razón por la cual estoy aquí doctor? Se me ha roto un diente!

The reason I'm here doctor? I have broken a tooth!

Hey Joe, does que belong after la cual ? - EL_MAG0, Apr 5, 2011

"¿La razón por la cual estoy aquí doctor?" or "¿La razón por la que estoy aquí doctor?", but you don't combine "cual" and "que". - 002067fe, Apr 5, 2011

Thank you both! - 002262dd, Apr 5, 2011