How to Say ‘What is’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Cuál es
💬 Usage Tip: Begin questions with '¿Cuál es' to inquire specific details.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: This phrase shows curiosity and is useful in many contexts.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Cuál
[kwal]
Which
Used to ask for information specifying one or more of a known quantity.
¿Cuál es el menú de hoy?
Which is today's menu?
es
[ehs]
Is
Third person singular of 'ser', meaning 'to be'. Used to denote identity, qualities, or other characteristics.
Este restaurante es famoso.
This restaurant is famous.
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