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"Que" is a form of "que", a conjunction which is often translated as "that". "A quién" is a phrase which is often translated as "to whom". Learn more about the difference between "que" and "a quién" below.
que(
keh
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. that
Tenga en cuenta que algunas de estas características son diferentes.Note that some of these characteristics are different.
a. than
Es más barato comprar el libro en la librería que comprarlo online.It's cheaper to buy the book in the bookshop than to buy it online.
Mi hermano es más alto que yo.My brother is taller than me.
b. to
Prefiero las tiendas pequeñas que los grandes supermercados.I prefer small stores to big supermarkets.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. who (person)
El hombre que le salvó la vida a mi bebé está aquí.The man who saved my baby's life is here.
b. which (thing)
El libro que más ha influido en mí es este.The book which has had the greatest influence on me is this one.
c. that (thing)
El pastel que me encanta es el de chocolate.The cake that I love is chocolate cake.
a. who (person)
Vi a la mujer que trabaja en el spa.I saw the woman who works in the spa.
b. that (thing)
¡Enséñame el vestido que llevaste en la fiesta!Show me the dress that you wore to the party!
Ese es el teléfono que yo quiero.That's the phone that I want.
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a quién(
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kyehn
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to whom
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
¿A quién le vendió su casa?To whom did you sell your house?
b. whom
¿A quién fuiste a visitar esta tarde?Whom did you visit today?
c. who
¿A quién le falta libro?Who hasn't got a book?
a. to whom
Si no sabe a quién dirigir la carta, llame y pregunte.If you don't know to whom you should address the letter, inquire about it over the phone.
b. whom
No vas a adivinar a quién he visto hoy.You'll never guess whom I saw today.
c. who
Me pregunto a quién le podría interesar.I wonder who might be interested.
a. who
¡A quién le importa eso ahora!Who cares about that now!
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