¿quién? means who? — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: August 24, 2025
¿quién?
question • /[kee-EN]/
who?
Example:
¿Quién va contigo?
Who is going with you?
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🧠 What does ¿quién? mean?
The Spanish word '¿quién?' means 'who?' in English. It's used to ask about the identity of a person or people. Remember that in Spanish, questions are always marked with both opening and closing question marks (¿...?).
📚 Extra examples
- ¿Quién es esa persona?
Who is that person? - ¿Quiénes son tus amigos?
Who are your friends? - ¿Quién llamó a la puerta?
Who knocked on the door? - ¿Para quién es este regalo?
Who is this gift for? (literally: For whom is this gift?) - ¿Con quién fuiste al cine?
Who did you go to the cinema with? (literally: With whom did you go to the cinema?)
❓ FAQ
How do you say 'who?' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'who?' is '¿quién?'.
How do you pronounce '¿quién?' in Spanish?
It's pronounced roughly as 'kee-EN', with the stress on the second syllable. The 'e' is similar to the 'e' in 'bed'.
How do you use '¿quién?' in a sentence?
Use '¿quién?' at the beginning of a question when asking about a person's identity. For example: '¿Quién eres tú?' (Who are you?) or '¿Quién ganó el partido?' (Who won the game?).
What is the English translation of '¿quién?'?
'¿quién?' translates to 'who?' in English.
Does '¿quién?' change for gender or number?
While '¿quién?' itself doesn't change for gender, it does have a plural form: '¿quiénes?' (who?). Use '¿quiénes?' when asking about multiple people. For example: '¿Quiénes son ellos?' (Who are they?).
Is '¿quién?' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, '¿quién?' is a very common and essential word in everyday Spanish conversations.
Does '¿quién?' have slang or double meanings?
No, '¿quién?' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward and essential question word.
Is '¿quién?' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the use of '¿quién?' is the same across Spain and Latin America.
💡 Did You Know?
In Spanish, it's considered good grammar to include the opening and closing question marks (¿...?) even if you're only writing an informal message.
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