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"Which?" in Italian: quale?
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Which? in Italian is quale? (KWAH-leh). Plural is quali? It agrees in number, not gender: quale libro, quale casa, quali amici.
Choosing a gelato
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How to pronounce quale?
Say it
KWAH-leh
/ˈkwa.le/
Quale is KWAH-leh. Quali is KWAH-lee. The qu is like kw.
"Which?" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| quale? | which? (singular) One option among a set. | One option among a set. |
| quali? | which? (plural) More than one item. | More than one item. |
| quale dei due? | which of the two? Choosing between a pair. | Choosing between a pair. |
| in quale…? | in which…? In quale hotel? In quale stanza? | In quale hotel? In quale stanza? |
How to use quale? in real life
- 1Choosing a gelato
Quale gusto vuoi?
Which flavor do you want?
Quale + singular noun.
- 2Train tickets
Quale binario è il nostro?
Which platform is ours?
Quale binario.
- 3Photos
Quali foto ti piacciono di più?
Which photos do you like more?
Quali plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with quale?
Incorrect: Che libro vuoi? (when choosing among known options).
Correct: Quale libro vuoi?
Quale picks among a set; che is broader.
Incorrect: Quala casa?
Correct: Quale casa?
Quale does not change for feminine.
Good to know
Quale is the everyday choice word in shops and stations. Pair it with a noun when you can: quale treno, quale strada keeps the question clear.
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Picking a movie
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Quale film vedi stasera?
Which film are you watching tonight?
You
Non so. Quale mi consigli?
I don't know. Which do you recommend?
ChatPal
Quale dei due thriller ti ispira?
Which of the two thrillers appeals to you?
You
Quale dura meno di due ore?
Which one lasts less than two hours?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Which?" in Italian
Quale or che?
Quale chooses among options; che can mean what/which more loosely.
Does quale change for gender?
No—only number: quale / quali.
How do I say which ones?
Quali?
Can quale stand alone?
Yes when the noun is clear: quale?
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