A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
a. qué What do you want me to do?¿Qué quieres que haga?
b. cuál What was the reason for Jim's departure?¿Cuál fue la razón por la que se fuera Jim?
c. cómo What's the weather like where you are?¿Cómo está el tiempo donde estás tú?
What's their house like?¿Cómo es su casa?
a. lo que He smoked what he had left in his pipe.Se fumó lo que le quedaba en la pipa.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. qué What movie did you want to see?¿Qué película querías ver?
a. qué What a nice day!¡Qué bonito día!
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
a. qué What? That can't be true!¿Qué? ¡No puede ser verdad!
a. qué What? Speak louder, please.¿Qué? Hable más alto, por favor.
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