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"Quien" is a pronoun which is often translated as "who", and "quienes" is a pronoun which is also often translated as "who". Learn more about the difference between "quien" and "quienes" 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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quienes(
kyeh
-
nehs
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. who
Ellos son quienes siempre me han apoyado.They're the ones who have always been supportive.
b. whom
Ellos son los chicos con quienes toco los fines de semana.They're the guys with whom I play on the weekends.
a. whoever
Felicito a quienes hayan participado en el concurso.Congratulations to whoever participated in the contest.
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