The Question Words in Spanish
Las palabras interrogativas en español son esenciales para hacer preguntas. Recuerda que 'qué' se usa para preguntar por cosas, mientras que 'quién' se usa para personas.
Say them out loud, not just in your head
Reading a list is not speaking. Practice the question words in a real Spanish conversation with SPAIKING.
| English | Spanish | Pronunciation | Hear |
|---|---|---|---|
| what | qué | keh | |
| who | quién | kyen | |
| where | dónde | dohn-deh | |
| when | cuándo | kwahn-doh | |
| why | por qué | por keh | |
| how | cómo | koh-moh | |
| which | cuál | kwahl | |
| how much | cuánto | kwahn-toh |
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say the question words in Spanish?
In Spanish, the question words are: qué, quién, dónde, cuándo, por qué, cómo, cuál, cuánto. Tap the audio on each row to hear it.
What is the best way to memorize the question words in Spanish?
Say them out loud in order every day, then practice using them in real sentences. Speaking them beats silently reading a list.