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"Quien" is a pronoun which is often translated as "who", and "quién" is a pronoun which is also often translated as "who". Learn more about the difference between "quien" and "quién" below.
quien(
kyehn
)
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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quién(
kyehn
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. who
¿Quién preparó la cena? ¡Está deliciosa!Who made dinner? It's delicious!
b. whom
¿Quién conoces en esta fiesta?Whom do you know at this party?
a. who
A ver, dime quién te lo dijo.Come on, tell me who told you.
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