cuál — meaning in English
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English meaning
- as conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- like verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
- what det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
- which det Used to ask someone to specify one or more people or things from a known set.
- whom pron The object form of "who," used when referring to the person a verb or preposition acts on.
Senses
cuál is used for these senses in English:
- as (formal, somewhat, dated) For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)
- as (dated) Introducing a comparison with a hypothetical state (+ subjunctive, or with the verb elided): as though, as if. [to 19th century]
- as (unit of weight) A libra.
- like Similar to, reminiscent of.
- what (fused relative) Anything that; all that; whatever.
- which (interrogative) What, of those mentioned or implied.
- which (relative, formal, _, outside certain phrases) Designates the one(s) previously mentioned.
- which (interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).
as — full definition
- conj Used to compare two things that are equal, alike, or happening at the same time.
- conj Because; since (giving a reason).
- prep In the role or function of.
- adv Used before an adjective or adverb in comparisons of equal degree, typically paired with a second "as".
like — full definition
- verb To enjoy something or find it agreeable; to be favorably disposed toward someone or something.
- verb To want or wish something (often "would like").
- verb To click a "like" button to show approval of a social media post.
- prep Similar to; in the manner of; resembling.
- conj As, or as if.