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"Los cuales" is a phrase which is often translated as "which", and "los que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the ones that". Learn more about the difference between "los cuales" and "los que" below.
los cuales()
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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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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