cuáles
“cuáles” means “which ones” in Spanish (asking for selection from a set of items).
which ones
Also: what (are they)
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¿Cuáles son tus libros favoritos?
A1Which ones are your favorite books?
No sé cuáles escoger de todas estas opciones.
A2I don't know which ones to choose from all these options.
Las reglas son muchas. ¿Cuáles debemos seguir primero?
B1There are many rules. Which ones should we follow first?
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Words that translate to "cuáles" in Spanish:
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Descended from the Latin word *qualis*, which meant 'of what kind' or 'of what sort.' It evolved to become the question word we use today when we need to identify specific items from a group.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in early Romance languages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'cuáles' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is used to show that the word is being used to ask a question—whether in a direct question (e.g., '¿Cuáles son...?') or an indirect question (e.g., 'Dime cuáles son...'). The non-accented form, 'cuales', is used to connect ideas and is not a question word.
Can 'cuáles' be used for people?
Yes, 'cuáles' can refer to people if you are asking to select specific individuals from a known group. For example: 'De todos los candidatos, ¿cuáles pasaron a la final?' (Of all the candidates, which ones made it to the final?).