que

used to introduce a subordinate clause that is the object of another verb or adjective, often expressing doubt, uncertainty, or surprise

que (introducir cláusula subordinada)

• I'm not sure that he will come.
• It's surprising that she didn't tell us.

Collocations not sure that · surprised that

• She said that she would be late.

  Ella dijo que llegaría tarde.

used to introduce a relative clause giving information about the noun it refers to, often replacing 'who', 'which', or 'that'

que (pronombre relativo)

• the book that I read
• the person who said it

Collocations the book that · the person who

• The man who lives next door is a doctor.

  El hombre que vive al lado es médico.

used to introduce a clause that contrasts with or continues the idea in another part of the sentence, often expressing cause and effect or consequence

que (conectivo)

• It's raining, so we can't go out.
• He was tired, but he still went to work.

Collocations so that · but that

• She is sick, so she cannot come today.

  Ella está enferma, por lo que no puede venir hoy.

used to introduce a reported speech or thought, often replacing 'that'

que (introducir discurso reportado)

• He said that he was coming.
• She thinks that it's a good idea.

Collocations he says that · she thinks that

• They told us that they would arrive at 5 PM.

  Nos dijeron que llegarían a las 5 de la tarde.

used as the subject of a clause, often replacing 'who' or 'which'

que (pronombre sujeto)

• It is clear that he will win.
• It seems that she has left.

Collocations it is clear that · it seems that

• It appears that the meeting was cancelled.

  Parece que la reunión fue cancelada.

used as an adjective to describe something or someone, often expressing a quality or characteristic

que (adjetivo)

• He is the man that I saw.
• She is the woman who helped me.

Collocations the person that · the thing which

• This is the book that I read last week.

  Este es el libro que leí la semana pasada.

used to express surprise, joy, or other strong emotions, often followed by an exclamation mark

¡qué! (exclamación)

• What a beautiful day!
• How clever you are!

Collocations what a · how

• What a wonderful surprise!

  ¡Qué maravillosa sorpresa!

used to introduce an adverbial clause, often expressing time, place, or reason

que (adverbio)

• She left before I arrived.
• He came after the meeting.

Collocations before that · after that

• I will call you as soon as I arrive.

  Te llamaré tan pronto como llegue.