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"Cual" is a form of "cual", a pronoun which is often translated as "which". "Quien" is a form of "quien", a pronoun which is often translated as "who". Learn more about the difference between "cual" and "quien" below.
cual(
kwahl
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
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
a. as
Ella es bella cual flor.She is as beautiful as a flower.
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quien(
kyehn
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. who
Fue tu hermana quien me había llevado a la escuela.It was your sister who took me to school.
b. whom
La persona a quien le debo todos mis éxitos es mi mamá.The person to whom I owe all my success is my mom.
a. anyone
Puedes elegir a quien quieras siempre y cuando levanten la mano.You can choose anyone you like as long as they raise their hand.
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