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"El que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the one that", and "el hecho de que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the fact that". Learn more about the difference between "el que" and "el hecho de que" 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 hecho de que()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. the fact that
A pesar del hecho de que la economía ha estado mejorando de manera sostenida, la pobreza sigue siendo elevada.Despite the fact that the economy has been steadily improving, poverty is still high.
