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¿qué tal
/ke ˈtal/
how are you
¿Qué tal estás?
How are you?
informal
A casual way to ask someone how they are doing or how something is going
¿Qué tal el trabajo?
How's work?
¿Qué tal la comida?
How was the food?
This phrase is very common in everyday conversation and can be used to ask about a person's well-being or to inquire about the quality of something.
Collocations
¿qué tal estáhow is¿qué tal vahow is it going
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Versatility
This phrase can be used in many contexts, from asking about a person's well-being to inquiring about the quality of something.
Gold Rule
Informal Use
Use '¿qué tal' in informal settings with friends, family, or acquaintances. It is not typically used in formal or professional contexts.
Word Origin
Derived from the interrogative 'qué' (what) and the adjective 'tal' (such), forming a phrase that literally means 'what such?' but is used to ask about the state of something or someone.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from greeting someone to asking about the condition of an object or situation. It is a staple of informal Spanish conversation.
Word Breakdown
qué
what
interrogativetal
such
adjectiveDiccionario Español-Inglés