Quieres prepararle algo especial a tu novio. Entiendo. ¿Te puedo preguntar cuál es su comida favorita?You want to make something special for your boyfriend. I see. Can I ask you, what's his favorite food?

b. what's her favorite food

A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).

(feminine)

A mi esposa no le gusta la carne, el pescado o las verduras. - Entonces, ¿cuál es su comida favorita?My wife doesn't like meat, or fish, or veggies. - So, what's her favorite food?

c. what's his favorite dish

A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).

(masculine)

My hijo viene a cenar en Navidad. - ¿Y cuál es su comida favorita?My son is coming to dinner for Christmas. - So, what's his favorite dish?

d. what's her favorite dish

A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).

(feminine)

Oye, Alicia. Quiero prepararle algo especial a tu mamá. ¿Cuál es su comida favorita, Ali?Hey, Alicia. I want to cook something special for your mom. What's her favorite dish, Ali?

2. (in statements; third person singular)

a. what his favorite food is

A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).

(masculine)

Hace años que no veo a mi hermano. No recuerdo siquiera cuál es su comida favorita.It's years since I've seen my brother. I can't even remember what his favorite food is.

b. what her favorite food is

A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).

(feminine)

Es tu hija. Deberías saber cuál es su comida favorita.She's your daughter. You should know what her favorite food is.

c. what his favorite dish is

A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).

(masculine)

Si sabes cuál es su comida favorita, ¿por qué no pruebas a preparársela?If you know what his favorite dish is, why don't you try and make it for him?

d. what her favorite dish is

A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la manzana).

(feminine)

Dale a tu novia una agradable sorpresa. Si sabes cuál es su comida favorita, prepárasela.Give your girlfriend a pleasant surprise. If you know what her favorite dish is, make it for her.

A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).

(formal)

(in questions; second person singular)

a. what's your favorite food

¿Cuál es su comida favorita, señora Pérez? - Me encanta el arroz.What's your favorite food, Mrs. Perez? - I love rice.

b. what's your favorite dish

¿Cuál es su comida favorita, señor Álvarez? - El cebiche de corvina.What's your favorite dish, Mr. Alvarez? - Sea bass ceviche.

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