cual
vs
lo cual

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"Cual" is a pronoun which is often translated as "which", and "lo cual" is a phrase which is also often translated as "which". Learn more about the difference between "cual" and "lo cual" below.

cual(

kwahl

)

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).

pronoun

1. (relative)

a. which (thing)

El hotel en el cual pasé mis vacaciones de verano ha cerrado.The hotel in which I spent my summer holiday has been closed.

b. who (person)

Mi hermano, el cual trabaja en un restaurante, encontró esto en el suelo el otro día.My brother, who works in a restaurant, found this on the floor the other day.

An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).

adverb

2. (like)

a. as

Ella es bella cual flor.She is as beautiful as a flower.

lo cual(

loh

kwahl

)

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

phrase

1. (general)

a. which

Silvia está completamente curada después de la operación de corazón que le hicieron, lo cual es un gran alivio.Silvia is completely cured after the heart surgery she underwent, which is a great relief.

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