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"De qué está hecho" is a form of "de qué está hecho", a phrase which is often translated as "what it's made of". "Qué lleva" is a form of "qué lleva", a phrase which is often translated as "what he's wearing". Learn more about the difference between "de qué está hecho" and "qué lleva" below.
de qué está hecho(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. what it's made of
Ese vestido es precioso. Me pregunto de qué está hecho.That dress is really beautiful. I wonder what it's made of.
a. what is it made of
¡Qué vaso más raro! ¿De qué está hecho si al caerse al suelo no se rompió?What a strange glass! What is it made of if when it fell to the floor it didn't break?
qué lleva(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. what he's wearing
Vi qué lleva y me parece que es el atuendo perfecto para la ocasión.I saw what he's wearing and I think it's the perfect outfit for the occasion.
b. what she's wearing
Pregúntale qué lleva a la fiesta. No quiero que vaya demasiado formal.Ask her what she's wearing to the party.
a. what he's taking
¿Te dijo qué lleva en su maleta?Did he tell you what he's taking in his suitcase?
c. what he's carrying
No sé qué lleva, pero se ve que pesa.I don't know what he's carrying, but it looks heavy.
d. what she's carrying
¿Alcanzas a ver qué lleva en la espalda?Can you see what she's carrying on her back?
e. what it's carrying
Es un burro de carga, pero no sé qué lleva en el lomo.It's a workhorse, but I'm not sure what it's carrying on its back.
3. (formal) (used to refer to clothing; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. what you're wearing
¿Me puede decir qué lleva además de su abrigo?Can you tell me what you're wearing besides your coat?
4. (formal) (used to refer to transportation; second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. what you're taking
Díganos de una vez qué lleva en esa bolsa.Tell us now what you're taking inside that bag.
b. what you're carrying
¿Me puede decir qué lleva en esa mochila, joven?Can you tell me what you're carrying in that backpack, young man?
