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"What" is a form of "what", a pronoun which is often translated as "qué". "How do you do" is a form of "how do you do", a phrase which is often translated as "cómo lo haces". Learn more about the difference between "what" and "how do you do" below.
what(
wuht
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
how do you do(
hau
du
yu
du
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. cómo lo haces (with a pronoun)
I love this yoga pose. - Wow! How do you do that without hurting your back?Me encanta esta pose de yoga. - ¡Vaya! ¿Cómo lo haces sin lastimarte la espalda?
b. cómo haces
How do you do your homework so late at night?¿Cómo haces tus deberes tan tarde en la noche?