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"Cuál" is a form of "cuál", a pronoun which is often translated as "which". "Que" is a form of "que", a conjunction which is often translated as "that". Learn more about the difference between "cuál" and "que" below.
cuál(
kwahl
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. which (among a group of options)
¿Cuál de estas camisas me queda mejor?Which of these shirts suits me best?
b. which one (among a group of options)
No sé cuál quiere.I don't know which one she wants.
¿Cuál es mejor?Which one is better?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. which (among a group of options)
¿Cuál color iría mejor en el salón?Which color would look best in the living room?
que(
keh
)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. that
Tenga en cuenta que algunas de estas características son diferentes.Note that some of these characteristics are different.
a. than
Es más barato comprar el libro en la librería que comprarlo online.It's cheaper to buy the book in the bookshop than to buy it online.
Mi hermano es más alto que yo.My brother is taller than me.
b. to
Prefiero las tiendas pequeñas que los grandes supermercados.I prefer small stores to big supermarkets.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
