Spanish uses several question words to form interrogative sentences. Each serves a specific purpose:
- Qué (What): Used for general inquiries
- Quién (Who): Asks about people
- Cuándo (When): Inquires about time
- Dónde (Where): Asks about location
- Por qué (Why): Seeks reasons or explanations
- Cómo (How): Asks about manner or state
- Cuál (Which): Used for choosing among options
- Cuánto (How much/many): Inquires about quantity
Example: “¿Qué hora es?” (What time is it?)