to whom
vs
who

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"To whom" is a phrase which is often translated as "a quien", and "who" is a pronoun which is often translated as "quién". Learn more about the difference between "to whom" and "who" below.

to whom(

tuh

hum

)

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).

phrase

1. (general)

a. a quien (singular)

Do you remember to whom we gave our coats when we came in?¿Te acuerdas a quien le dimos nuestros abrigos cuándo llegamos?

b. a quienes (plural)

The students to whom the new financial aid guidelines apply have all been informed of the changes.Los estudiantes a quienes les aplican las nuevas directrices de ayuda financiera han sido informados de los cambios.

who(

)

A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).

pronoun

1. (interrogative)

a. quién

Hello? Who is calling?¿Hola? ¿Quién llama?

I don't know who he is, but he looks a lot like my brother.No sé quién es, pero se parece mucho a mi hermano.

2. (relative)

a. quien

My father, who is 60 years old, won a tennis tournament.Mi padre, quien tiene 60 años, ganó un torneo de tenis.

b. que