In Spanish, question words are super helpful. They help you gather information and have better chats with people. It’s really important to know these words so you can make complete sentences and respond correctly. Here are some common question words in Spanish, along with easy examples of how to use them.

Common Question Words in Spanish:

1. ¿Qué? (What?)

   • You use this word when you want to ask about things.
   • Example:
     • ¿Qué es esto? (What is this?)
     • Response: Esto es un libro. (This is a book.)

2. ¿Quién? (Who?)

   • Use this word to ask about people.
   • Example:
     • ¿Quién es tu amigo? (Who is your friend?)
     • Response: Mi amigo es Juan. (My friend is Juan.)

3. ¿Dónde? (Where?)

   • This word helps you ask about places.
   • Example:
     • ¿Dónde vives? (Where do you live?)
     • Response: Vivo en Estocolmo. (I live in Stockholm.)

4. ¿Cuándo? (When?)

   • This word is for asking about time.
   • Example:
     • ¿Cuándo es la fiesta? (When is the party?)
     • Response: La fiesta es el sábado. (The party is on Saturday.)

5. ¿Por qué? (Why?)

   • Use this word to ask why something is happening.
   • Example:
     • ¿Por qué estudias español? (Why do you study Spanish?)
     • Response: Porque me gusta la cultura. (Because I like the culture.)

6. ¿Cómo? (How?)

   • This is for asking how something is done or how someone is feeling.
   • Example:
     • ¿Cómo estás? (How are you?)
     • Response: Estoy bien, gracias. (I am fine, thank you.)

7. ¿Cuánto? / ¿Cuánta? (How much?/ How many?)

   • Use these to ask about amounts.
   • Example:
     • ¿Cuánto cuesta este libro? (How much does this book cost?)
     • Response: Cuesta diez euros. (It costs ten euros.)

Answering Questions

When you answer questions, it’s best to be clear. Here are some tips:

• Start your answer with a clear statement.
• Use the question word again to make it clear.
• Be careful with the verbs you use.

Practice Exercises

1. Match the question with a good answer.
   • ¿Qué tienes en tu mochila? (Question)
     • Answer: Tengo un cuaderno. (I have a notebook.)
2. Play a question game with a friend. Take turns asking and answering using the words above.

Remembering the Words

• Make flashcards. Write the question words on one side and what they mean on the other.
• Take quizzes to see how well you remember these words.

By learning these question words and how to use them, you'll get better at speaking Spanish. This will help you have great conversations and share your thoughts on different subjects with confidence.