qué — 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.
- eh intj Added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or a reaction, similar to "right?" or "isn't it?"
- how adv By what means, method, or manner.
- huh interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
- may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
- need noun A requirement for something essential or important.
- such determiner Of the kind already mentioned or implied.
- than conj Used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
- that det Used to point out a specific thing, person, or idea, especially one that is more distant (in space, time, or attention) than something called "this."
- 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.
Senses
qué is used for these senses in English:
- eh (informal, chiefly, Canada, Northern US, New Zealand, AU, UK) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
- how (exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.
- huh (with rising pitch) Used to express doubt or confusion.
- may (subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]
- need (intransitive) To be required; to be necessary.
- such (degree) Used as an intensifier roughly equivalent to very much (of), quite or rather.
- than Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates.
- that Introducing a clause that describes the information content of a preceding reporting noun.
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".
eh — full definition
- intj Added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or a reaction, similar to "right?" or "isn't it?"
- intj Used alone to ask someone to repeat what they just said.
- intj Used alone to express surprise, confusion, or mild disbelief.