quién
pronoun
1. who
asking about a person
Common combinations
- quién es — who it is
- quién sabe — who knows
- con quién — with whom
- ¿Quién ha llamado?Who called?
- No sé quién vive allí.I don't know who lives there.
- ¿Con quién vas al cine?Who are you going to the cinema with?
2. who; if only one could + subjuntivo
strong surprise or wish
Common combinations
- quién pudiera — if only one could
- quién iba a pensarlo — who would have thought it
- quién sabe — who knows
- ¡Quién pudiera viajar!If only one could travel!
- ¡Quién iba a pensarlo!Who would have thought it!
- ¡Quién sabe qué pasará!Who knows what will happen!
Phrases with this word