a quién
vs
para quien

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"Para quien" is a form of "para quien", a phrase which is often translated as "for whom". "A quién" is a phrase which is often translated as "to whom". Learn more about the difference between "a quién" and "para quien" 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!

para quien(

pah

rah

kyehn

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. for whom

Hoy hablamos con Luis García, un coleccionista de carros de época para quien el dinero no es un inconveniente.Today we're speaking to Luis Garcia, a vintage car collector for whom money is no object.

b. for anyone who

Para quien disfrute con los juguetes, esta tienda es un verdadero paraíso.For anyone who enjoys toys, this store is a real paradise.

c. for whoever

Siempre tenemos un micrófono a mano para quien quiera hablar.We always keep a microphone handy for whoever wants to speak.

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