What is the Spanish word for "what"?

Learn how to say "what" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

what

Spanish

qué

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Examples of how to use "what" in Spanish

English
Tell me what you think about this.
Spanish
Dime qué piensas de esto.
English
What is your favorite food?
Spanish
¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?
English
What did you say earlier?
Spanish
¿Qué dijiste antes?
English
What are you looking for?
Spanish
¿Qué buscas?
English
What makes this problem difficult?
Spanish
¿Qué hace que este problema sea difícil?

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