quién está

who is

quién está(kyehn ehs-tah)

phrase

1. (who is in a place; in statements)

a. who is

Me estaba preguntando quién está en la oficina hoy. Creo que estamos casi todos de vacaciones.

I was wondering who is in the office today. I think most of us are on vacation.

2. (who is in a place; in questions)

a. who is

¿Quién está en el desván? Oigo pasos.

Who is in the attic? I can hear footsteps.

3. (used with a gerund; in statements)

a. who is

No sé quién está hablando al fondo de la clase, pero, sea quien sea, que deje de hacerlo y atienda a lo que digo.

I don't know who is talking at the back of the class, but whoever it is, please stop talking, and listen to what I say.

4. (used with a gerund; in questions)

a. who is

¿Quién está cuidando a los niños en el jardín si estamos todos aquí en la cocina?

Who is looking after the children in the garden if we're all here in the kitchen?