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"El que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the one that", and "infinitivo" is a noun which is often translated as "infinitive". Learn more about the difference between "el que" and "infinitivo" below.
el que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. the one that
¿Cuál es tu carro? - El que está estacionado junto al árbol.Which one is your car? - The one that is parked by the tree.
b. whichever
¿Qué camino elijo? - El que elijas te llevará a la aventura.What path should I choose? - Whichever you choose will take you on an adventure.
el infinitivo()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (grammar)
a. infinitive
En este caso, el verbo permanece en infinitivo.In this case, the verb remains in the infinitive.