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"Lo que" is a phrase which is often translated as "what", and "los que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the ones that". Learn more about the difference between "lo que" and "los que" below.
lo que()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. what
No sé lo que quiero para mi cumpleaños.I don't know what I want for my birthday.
Lo que no entiendo es cómo entró el ladrón a la casa.What I don't understand is how the thief entered the house.
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los que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. the ones that
¿Ves esos trofeos? Son los que gané el año pasado.Do you see those trophies over there? Those are the ones that I won last year.
b. the ones who (people)
Mario y Armando son los que organizaron la fiesta.Mario and Armando are the ones who organized the party.
c. those (people)
Los que lleguen temprano tendrán un aperitivo.Those who arrive early will get an appetizer.
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