que
what
The Spanish word 'que' is used as 'what' in English during interrogative sentences to ask questions or as a relative pronoun in statements. It can be used at the beginning of a sentence or even in between, similar to how 'what' is used in English. For example, ¿Qué quieres decir? meaning 'What do you want to say?'
Example sentences using: que
Tengo una entrevista para la que me estoy preparando.
I have an interview for which I am preparing.
The Spanish phrase 'para la que' refers to the idea of 'for which' in English, indicating an event or circumstance that is being prepared for.
Este es el libro que estoy leyendo.
This is the book I'm reading.
The Spanish word 'que', used here as a relative pronoun, links the noun 'libro' to the clause 'estoy leyendo'.
Estoy tan emocionada que no puedo esperar.
I'm so excited that I can't wait.
The Spanish phrase 'tan...que' expresses a cause and effect relationship, similar to the English construction 'so...that'.
Espero que te guste.
I hope you like it.
Here, 'que' is used to connect the main clause 'espero' to the subordinate clause 'te guste'.
El regalo que me diste es increíble.
The gift you gave me is incredible.
'Que' is used as a relative pronoun to refer back to 'el regalo' and link it to the clause 'me diste'.
Tengo un perro que se llama Max.
I have a dog named Max.
In this sentence, 'que' is used as a relative pronoun to introduce the subordinate clause 'se llama Max', providing additional information about the dog.
Hay algo que quiero decirte.
There's something I want to tell you.
Here, 'que' is used to introduce the clause 'quiero decirte', providing further details about 'algo'.
Dame el tenedor que está en la mesa.
Give me the fork that's on the table.
'Que' is used as a relative pronoun to link the noun 'tenedor' to the clause 'está en la mesa'.
Creo que va a llover.
I think it's going to rain.
In this instance, 'que' is used to introduce a subordinate clause 'va a llover', indicating the speaker's belief about the weather.
No es lo que parecía.
It's not what it seemed.
Here, 'que' is used as a relative pronoun to introduce the clause 'parecía', providing further context about 'lo'.