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"Quien" is a form of "quien", a pronoun which is often translated as "who". "Los que" is a phrase which is often translated as "the ones that". Learn more about the difference between "los que" and "quien" below.
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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quien()
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. who
Fue tu hermana quien me había llevado a la escuela.It was your sister who took me to school.
b. whom
La persona a quien le debo todos mis éxitos es mi mamá.The person to whom I owe all my success is my mom.
a. anyone
Puedes elegir a quien quieras siempre y cuando levanten la mano.You can choose anyone you like as long as they raise their hand.
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