cual es la fecha or que es la fecha

Question

I want to say what is the date do i use: cual es la fecha or que es la fecha. And why. Thank you.

Answer 1

cual es la fecha or que es la fecha.

Please use proper punctuation. Accents are very important. "Cual" and "que" are not used in a question, but "cuál and qué" are.

Because you are not asking for a definition but choosing which date, use ¨cuál¨. This reference article will help you further.

Very helpful link, thanks. - yahvey_hoffman, Aug 7, 2012

Thanks, Bandit, for the link. :) - iana01, Aug 8, 2012

Answer 2

Me girlfriend (a mexicana) always confuses me by asking ¿Donde estamos? when she wants to know the date or day. But this may be a regionalism.

I think you are right - it must be a regionalism. I have never heard it, but in México DF "¿A cómo estamos?" is very common, but this might also be regional - 005faa61, Aug 7, 2012

Answer 3

So according to the link that bandit shared:

Cuál usually is used before es and other forms of ser when not seeking a definition

Hope this rule explains why and is helpful in deciding similar dilemmas between cuál and qué.

Excellent point! Muchas gracias! - bandit51jd, Aug 8, 2012