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"Quiénes" is a form of "quiénes", a pronoun which is often translated as "who". "Anfitriones" is a form of "anfitrión", a noun which is often translated as "host". Learn more about the difference between "quiénes" and "anfitriones" below.
quiénes(
kyeh
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nehs
)
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
a. who
¿Quiénes van a venir a la casa esta noche?Who's coming over tonight?
b. whom
¿A quiénes crees que les deberíamos creer?Whom do you think we should believe?
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el anfitrión, la anfitriona(
ahn
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fee
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tryohn
)
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. host (masculine)
El anfitrión de la fiesta nos dio una calurosa bienvenida.The host of the party gave us a warm welcome.
b. hostess (feminine)
La anfitriona de la cena era una señora encantadora.The dinner-party hostess was a lovely lady.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. host
Japón será el país anfitrión de los Juegos Olímpicos de 2021.Japan will be the host country for the 2021 Summer Olympics.
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