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    ¿Qué tal?

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    informal

    How it works

    A fixed interrogative formula combining the interrogative pronoun 'qué' with the determiner/pronoun 'tal'. It functions as a standard informal greeting or as a prompt to ask for an opinion or evaluation. It can stand alone, precede a noun phrase (e.g., '¿Qué tal el viaje?'), or introduce a suggestion when followed by 'si' plus a verb clause.

    Sample sentences

    ¡Hola, María! ¿Qué tal?

    Hello, Maria! How's it going?

    ¿Qué tal te fue en la entrevista de trabajo?

    How did your job interview go?

    ¿Qué tal si vamos a cenar fuera esta noche?

    How about we go out for dinner tonight?

    Quick facts

    usage:Common in all Spanish-speaking regions as a general informal greeting or inquiry
    diacritic:The word 'qué' carries an orthographic accent (tilde diacrítica) to distinguish it as an interrogative
    orthography:Requires an opening inverted question mark (¿) and a closing question mark (?)

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    ¡Hola, María! ¿Qué tal?

    Hello, Maria! How's it going?

    ¿Qué tal te fue en la entrevista de trabajo?

    How did your job interview go?

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