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"El cual" is a phrase which is often translated as "which", and "los cuales" is a phrase which is also often translated as "which". Learn more about the difference between "el cual" and "los cuales" below.
el cual
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. which (things, animals)
El edificio posee un moderno gimnasio, el cual está localizado en la planta baja.The building features a modern gym, which is located on the first floor.
b. that (things, animals)
A último momento, el presidente decidió no utilizar el discurso en el cual pasé horas trabajando.At the last moment, the president decided not to use the speech that I spent hours working on.
c. who (people)
Sé que eres un amigo el cual puedo depender, Lorenzo. Gracias por estar ahí para mí cuando te he necesitado.I know you're a friend who I can depend on, Lorenzo. Thanks for always being there for me.
d. whom (people)
Quiero pedirles un fuerte aplauso para el doctor Victor Carles, un profesional consumado sin el cual nuestra firma no sería lo que es hoy.Let's give a warm round of applause to Dr. Victor Carles, a consummate professional without whom our firm wouldn't be what it is today.
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los cuales(
lohs
 
kwah
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lehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. which (things)
Hay casos en los cuales no tiene sentido operar porque el problema se resuelve por sí solo.There are cases in which it doesn't make sense to operate because the problem sorts itself out.
b. who (people)
Los soldados están a las órdenes de los cabos, los cuales están a su vez a las órdenes de los sargentos.Soldiers are at the corporals' command, who on their turn are at the sergeants' command.
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