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"A quién" is a phrase which is often translated as "to whom", and "a qué" is a phrase which is often translated as "to what". Learn more about the difference between "a quién" and "a qué" below.

a quién(

kyehn

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (in questions)

a. to whom

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

¿A quién le vendió su casa?To whom did you sell your house?

b. whom

¿A quién fuiste a visitar esta tarde?Whom did you visit today?

c. who

¿A quién le falta libro?Who hasn't got a book?

2. (in indirect questions)

a. to whom

Si no sabe a quién dirigir la carta, llame y pregunte.If you don't know to whom you should address the letter, inquire about it over the phone.

b. whom

No vas a adivinar a quién he visto hoy.You'll never guess whom I saw today.

c. who

Me pregunto a quién le podría interesar.I wonder who might be interested.

3. (in exclamations)

a. who

¡A quién le importa eso ahora!Who cares about that now!

a qué(

keh

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (interrogative)

a. to what

¿A qué conclusión llegaste con tu investigación?To what conclusion did you arrive with your research?

b. what

No sé a qué libro te refieres, Pedro.I don't know what book you're referring to, Pedro.

c. at what

¿A qué hora llega el avión?At what time does the plane arrive?

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