To ask a question in Spanish using the word "qué," there are some easy grammar rules to remember. Let’s break it down!

1. What Does "Qué" Mean?

• "Qué" means "what" in Spanish.
• You usually start a question with it.
• For example: ¿Qué es esto? (What is this?)

2. How to Use Regular Verbs in Present Tense:

• -ar verbs:

  • Example: hablar (to talk)
    • Yo hablo (I talk)
    • Tú hablas (You talk)
    • Él/Ella habla (He/She talks)

• -er verbs:

  • Example: comer (to eat)
    • Yo como (I eat)
    • Tú comes (You eat)
    • Él/Ella come (He/She eats)

• -ir verbs:

  • Example: vivir (to live)
    • Yo vivo (I live)
    • Tú vives (You live)
    • Él/Ella vive (He/She lives)

3. Some Irregular Verbs:

• ser (to be):

  • Soy (I am)
  • Eres (You are)
  • Es (He/She is)

• estar (to be):

  • Estoy (I am)
  • Estás (You are)
  • Está (He/She is)

• ir (to go):

  • Voy (I go)
  • Vas (You go)
  • Va (He/She goes)

• tener (to have):

  • Tengo (I have)
  • Tienes (You have)
  • Tiene (He/She has)

4. Definite and Indefinite Articles:

• Definite articles tell you something specific:
  • el (the - for masculine things)
  • la (the - for feminine things)
• Indefinite articles tell you about something general:
  • un (a - for masculine things)
  • una (a - for feminine things)
• Example: ¿Qué libro es? (What book is it?)

5. How to Form Questions:

• You can also make questions by changing the order of the words and using your voice.
  • Example: ¿Qué quieres tú? (What do you want?)
  • Notice that "tú" comes after the verb.

6. A Peek into Past Tense:

• Preterite: This is used for actions that happened and are done.
  • For example: Ayer, comí pizza. (Yesterday, I ate pizza.)
• Imperfect: This is for actions that were happening or that happened often in the past.
  • For example: Cuando era niño, jugaba al fútbol. (When I was a child, I played soccer.)

By using these tips, you can ask questions in Spanish with "qué" and follow the right grammar rules. Happy learning!