la que

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la que
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. the one that
No me gusta esta bufanda. La que compré en el mercado de pulgas es más linda.I don't like this scarf. The one that I bought at the flea market is prettier.
b. whichever
¿Qué tarea elijo? - La que elijas te enseñara algo nuevo.What task do I choose? - Whichever you choose will teach you something new.
c. the one who (person)
La que pestañee primero pierde.The one who blinks first loses.
d. whoever (person)
Chicas, la que salga última tiene que cerrar la puerta con llave.Girls, whoever leaves last has to lock the door.
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