Pronombres Relativos: 'Which' para Cosas
which para conectar ideas sobre cosas, animales o conceptos de forma natural.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'which' to give more information about objects, animals, or ideas without starting a new sentence.
- Use 'which' only for things and animals, never for people. Example: 'The book which I read.'
- In non-defining clauses (extra info), always use a comma before 'which'. Example: 'My car, which is old, broke.'
- In defining clauses (essential info), 'which' can often be replaced by 'that' in informal English.
Overview
which se usa específicamente para esto cuando nos referimos a cosas, animales o ideas abstractas. Nos ayuda a identificar o definir el elemento específico del que estamos hablando, haciendo nuestra comunicación más precisa y fluida.which en este contexto, aprenderás a construir oraciones más sofisticadas, evitar repeticiones y asegurar que tus descripciones sean claras y sin ambigüedades.which funciona reemplazando un sustantivo (una cosa, animal o idea) de una oración previa, cuando ese sustantivo se repetiría de otra manera en una cláusula subsiguiente. Esta transformación une dos ideas relacionadas en una sola oración más cohesionada. La estructura resultante es una oración compleja (complex sentence) que contiene una oración principal y una oración relativa dependiente.which, modifica al sustantivo de la oración principal, actuando de forma muy parecida a un adjetivo.I read a book. (Leí un libro.) y The book was fascinating. (El libro era fascinante.). Usando which, las combinas: I read a book which was fascinating. (Leí un libro que era fascinante.). Aquí, which reemplaza a the book en la segunda oración, convirtiéndose en el sujeto del verbo was fascinating dentro de la oración relativa.a book. La información proporcionada por which was fascinating es esencial para entender más sobre el libro específico que leíste.Which puede actuar como sujeto u objeto dentro de su propia oración relativa.- Cuando
whiches el sujeto, realiza la acción del verbo en la oración relativa. Por ejemplo, enThe car which broke down was old(El coche que se averió era viejo),whiches el sujeto debroke down. - Cuando
whiches el objeto, recibe la acción del verbo en la oración relativa, y habrá un sujeto separado que realiza la acción. Por ejemplo, enThe film which I watched last night was excellent(La película que vi anoche fue excelente),Ies el sujeto dewatched, ywhiches el objeto dewatched. Entender esta distinción es crucial porque afecta siwhichpuede ser omitido, como veremos más adelante.
que o el cual/la cual/los cuales/las cuales para estos casos. Por ejemplo, Leí un libro que era fascinante. Aquí, que cumple la misma función que which.which es crítica para la claridad. Debe seguir inmediatamente al sustantivo que describe para evitar ambigüedad. Esto asegura que el oyente o lector entienda claramente a qué elemento se refiere which.which actúa como sujeto u objeto de la oración relativa.Which como Sujeto de la Oración Relativa:which realiza la acción del verbo en la oración relativa. Introduce directamente la frase verbal.which | Verb Phrase (de la oración relativa) | Resto de la Oración Principal |The new phone which has a great camera is very popular.(El nuevo teléfono que tiene una gran cámara es muy popular.) Aquí,whiches el sujeto dehas.The old building which stands on the hill is a museum.(El edificio antiguo que se alza en la colina es un museo.)whiches el sujeto destands.The idea which seemed revolutionary failed to gain support.(La idea que parecía revolucionaria no logró apoyo.)whiches el sujeto deseemed.
El teléfono que tiene una gran cámara..., El edificio que se alza..., La idea que parecía.... El que español funciona como sujeto de tiene, se alza y parecía respectivamente, al igual que which en inglés.Which como Objeto de la Oración Relativa:which es el objeto, recibe la acción del verbo dentro de su cláusula. La oración relativa contendrá un sujeto y un verbo que actúa sobre which.which | Sujeto (de la oración relativa) | Frase Verbal (de la oración relativa) | Resto de la Oración Principal |This is the presentation which I prepared for the meeting.(Esta es la presentación que preparé para la reunión.) Tú preparastewhich(la presentación).The email which she sent contained important details.(El correo electrónico que ella envió contenía detalles importantes.) Ella enviówhich(el correo).The tools which we used were borrowed from a friend.(Las herramientas que usamos fueron prestadas por un amigo.) Nosotros usamoswhich(las herramientas).
que o el cual (o sus variantes). Por ejemplo: Esta es la presentación que preparé. Aquí, que es el objeto de preparé.which es el objeto de prepared. La diferencia clave es que en inglés, a menudo podemos omitir which (o that) cuando es el objeto, algo que no hacemos con que en español.Preposition + Which:which. Esto a menudo ocurre cuando la preposición está estrechamente asociada con el verbo o el sustantivo en la oración relativa.which | Sujeto | Frase Verbal | Resto de la Oración Principal |- Formal:
The issue about which we are concerned is urgent.(El asunto sobre el cual estamos preocupados es urgente.) - Informal:
The issue which we are concerned about is urgent.(El asunto que nos preocupa es urgente.) - Formal:
This is the chair in which I found the old coins.(Esta es la silla en la cual encontré las monedas viejas.) - Informal:
This is the chair which I found the old coins in.(Esta es la silla en la que encontré las monedas viejas.)
El asunto sobre el cual..., La silla en la cual.... La estructura informal en inglés (which...preposition) es muy común y natural.which principalmente para proporcionar información esencial y distintiva sobre una cosa, animal o idea abstracta. Esto hace que tus oraciones sean más ricas y ayuda a tu audiencia a entender exactamente a qué te refieres. La función principal de which en las oraciones relativas definitorias es acotar las posibilidades y aclarar la identidad del sustantivo.which es indispensable. La información en la cláusula de which es absolutamente necesaria; sin ella, el sustantivo sería ambiguo.I need the document which was signed yesterday.(Necesito el documento que fue firmado ayer.) Podría haber muchos documentos, pero necesitas el específico firmado ayer.She chose the dress which had embroidered flowers.(Ella eligió el vestido que tenía flores bordadas.) No cualquier vestido, sino el que tenía un diseño particular.The application which crashed earlier is working now.(La aplicación que falló antes ahora está funcionando.) Identifica la aplicación específica que causó un problema.
que: Necesito el documento que fue firmado ayer. La función es la misma: identificar un elemento específico dentro de un conjunto.which puede añadir información descriptiva crucial que completa el cuadro o el contexto. Este detalle no es simplemente extra; ayuda a definir la naturaleza o la característica relevante del sustantivo.He bought a new software which helps manage his finances.(Compró un nuevo software que ayuda a gestionar sus finanzas.) La función del software es clave para entender su valor.They visited a museum which displayed modern art from the 20th century.(Visitaron un museo que exhibía arte moderno del siglo XX.) El tipo de arte es un contexto esencial para el museo.I admire her ability to solve problems which others find impossible.(Admiro su habilidad para resolver problemas que otros encuentran imposibles.) La dificultad de los problemas define su habilidad.
Which te permite crear oraciones más sofisticadas integrando la información descriptiva de manera fluida. En lugar de decir: I saw a film. It was very moving. (Vi una película.I saw a film which was very moving. (Vi una película que fue muy conmovedora.) Esto hace que tu lenguaje sea más natural y económico. Es particularmente útil en la escritura académica, la comunicación profesional y la narración, donde la precisión y el detalle son muy valorados. Al incrustar estos detalles directamente, mantienes una fuerte conexión lógica entre el sustantivo y su descripción.que: Vi una película que fue muy conmovedora. La estructura en inglés con which es equivalente y muy común.which. Entender estas trampas y sus razones gramaticales subyacentes mejorará significativamente tu precisión.which para Personas:which se usa exclusivamente para cosas, animales e ideas. Para personas, debes usar who (o a veces that). Usar which para una persona suena poco natural, impersonal o incluso ofensivo, ya que implica que la persona es un objeto.- Incorrecto:
My friend which lives in London is visiting next week.(Mi amigo que vive en Londres visita la semana que viene.) - Correcto:
My friend who lives in London is visiting next week. - Incorrecto:
The doctor which treated me was very kind.(El doctor que me trató fue muy amable.) - Correcto:
The doctor who treated me was very kind.
que tanto para personas como para cosas: Mi amigo que vive en Londres..., El doctor que me trató.... En inglés, esta distinción es fundamental.Who es para personas, which es para cosas/animales/ideas. ¡No lo olvides!which Cuando Es el Sujeto de la Oración Relativa:which y that) cuando funcionan como objeto de la oración relativa. Sin embargo, no puedes omitir which cuando es el sujeto de la oración relativa. Esta omisión conduce a oraciones gramaticalmente incompletas o confusas.Whichcomo objeto (se puede omitir):The book (which) I read was excellent.(El libro que leí fue excelente.) Aquí,Ies el sujeto deread,whiches el objeto. La omisión es posible.The car (which) they bought is red.(El coche que compraron es rojo.)theyes el sujeto debought,whiches el objeto. La omisión es posible.Whichcomo sujeto (no se puede omitir):- Incorrecto:
The device needs repair has a broken screen.(El dispositivo necesita reparación tiene una pantalla rota.) A esta oración le falta un sujeto paraneeds repair. - Correcto:
The device which needs repair has a broken screen.(whiches el sujeto deneeds repair) - Incorrecto:
The dog is barking is a golden retriever.(El perro está ladrando es un golden retriever.) Falta un sujeto parais barking. - Correcto:
The dog which is barking is a golden retriever.
which es el sujeto, eliminarlo deja al verbo en la oración relativa sin un agente gramatical que realice la acción. En español, esto no suele ser un problema porque que rara vez se omite en estas construcciones.- Ambiguo:
I saw a man with a telescope which was looking at the moon.(Vi a un hombre con un telescopio que estaba mirando la luna.) ¿Estaba el hombre mirando la luna, o el telescopio estaba mirando la luna? - Más claro:
I saw a man who was looking at the moon with a telescope.(Si era el hombre quien miraba). - Más claro:
I saw a man with a telescope which had powerful lenses.(Si era el telescopio el que tenía lentes potentes.)
que también sigue este principio general, pero la ambigüedad puede surgir de manera similar si no se tiene cuidado con la colocación.Which y That en Oraciones Definitorias:that a menudo puede reemplazar a which en oraciones relativas definitorias (por ejemplo, The film that I watched was excellent), existen diferencias sutiles. Which generalmente se prefiere sobre that en contextos más formales o cuando se quiere enfatizar la distinción. Sin embargo, en el nivel B1, lo importante es saber que ambos pueden usarse para cosas en oraciones definitorias.which (y that) no se usan para personas; para eso es who.which con otros pronombres relativos y estructuras para entender su uso específico.which | Cosas, animales, ideas | The book which I read was interesting. | Equivalente a que o el cual para cosas. ¡No usar para personas!who | Personas | The woman who lives next door is friendly. | Equivalente a que o quien para personas. |that | Cosas, animales, ideas, personas (informal) | The car that is parked outside is mine. The person that helped me was kind. | Puede reemplazar a which y who en oraciones definitorias, pero who es mejor para personas en contextos más formales. En español, que es más versátil. |whose | Posesión (cosas, animales, personas) | This is the student whose project won the prize. | Indica posesión. No tiene un equivalente directo y único en español; se suele traducir con de + sustantivo o estructuras posesivas. |whom | Personas (objeto, formal) | The colleague whom I met yesterday is new. | Objeto de la preposición o verbo. Muy formal. Raramente usado en conversación. En español, se usa a quien o al cual. |Which vs. That:which como that se pueden usar para referirse a cosas. That es a menudo más común en el inglés hablado e informal.The computer which is on the desk is broken.The computer that is on the desk is broken.
which también se usa en oraciones relativas no definitorias (las que añaden información extra y no esencial), y en ese caso, that no se puede usar.- No definitoria (información extra):
My laptop, which is quite old, still works well.(Mi portátil, el cual es bastante viejo, todavía funciona bien.) Aquí, la informaciónes bastante viejoes extra. No puedes decir:My laptop, that is quite old, still works well.
Which vs. Whom / Who:which (cosas) y who/whom (personas) es crucial y no existe de la misma manera en español, donde que se usa para ambos.The bag which is red is mine.(La bolsa que es roja es mía.) -whichparabag(cosa).The boy who is wearing the red shirt is my brother.(El chico que lleva la camisa roja es mi hermano.) -whoparaboy(persona).
Which vs. Whose:Whose indica posesión. Es un error común olvidar whose y tratar de usar which para expresar posesión.- Incorrecto:
I know the owner of the car which is blue.(Si quieres decir que el coche pertenece al dueño). - Correcto:
I know the owner whose car is blue.(Conozco al dueño cuyo coche es azul.)
Conozco al dueño del coche que es azul (si el coche es azul) o Conozco al dueño cuyo coche es azul. El uso de whose en inglés es más directo para la posesión en oraciones relativas.which?which solo cuando funciona como el objeto de la oración relativa. Si which es el sujeto del verbo en la oración relativa, no puedes omitirlo.The gift (which) I received was beautiful. Aquí I es el sujeto de received, y which es el objeto. Se puede omitir.The gift which arrived yesterday is beautiful. Aquí which es el sujeto de arrived. No se puede omitir.that en lugar de which?that en lugar de which. Por ejemplo, The phone which I bought y The phone that I bought son intercambiables. Sin embargo, that no se usa en oraciones relativas no definitorias (las que añaden información extra y van entre comas).that en lugar de which (para cosas).that en su lugar; solo which (para cosas) o who (para personas).The house which is on the corner is for sale. (La casa que está en la esquina está en venta - esencial para saber qué casa).My house, which is on the corner, is for sale. (Mi casa, la cual está en la esquina, está en venta - ya sabemos que es mi casa, la información es extra).Using 'Which' in Different Roles
| Role | Structure | Example | Notes |
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Subject
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Noun + which + Verb
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The car which crashed...
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'Which' acts as the subject.
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Object
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Noun + which + Subject + Verb
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The car which I bought...
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'Which' acts as the object.
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With Preposition (Formal)
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Noun + Prep + which + Subj + Verb
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The house in which I live...
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Common in formal writing.
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With Preposition (Informal)
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Noun + which + Subj + Verb + Prep
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The house which I live in...
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Common in spoken English.
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Sentential
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Clause + , + which + Verb
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It rained, which was bad.
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Refers to the whole situation.
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Meanings
A relative pronoun used to introduce a relative clause that provides additional information about a noun that is not a person (objects, animals, concepts, or whole situations).
Defining Relative Clause
Used to identify exactly which object we are talking about. The information is essential to the sentence.
“The umbrella which I lost yesterday was blue.”
“Where is the letter which arrived this morning?”
Non-Defining Relative Clause
Used to add extra, non-essential information about an object. It is always separated by commas.
“My house, which was built in 1920, needs repairs.”
“The movie, which lasted three hours, was very boring.”
Sentential Relative Clause
Used to refer back to the entire previous clause or sentence rather than just a single noun.
“He arrived late, which annoyed everyone.”
“She passed the exam, which was a huge relief.”
Reference Table
| Pronombre | Se refiere a | Función | Ejemplo |
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who
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Personas
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Sujeto/Objeto de cláusula relativa
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The student `who` passed.
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which
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Cosas, animales, ideas
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Sujeto/Objeto de cláusula relativa
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The book `which` I read.
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that
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Personas, cosas, animales, ideas
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Sujeto/Objeto de cláusula relativa
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The car `that` broke down.
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whom
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Personas (objeto formal)
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Objeto de cláusula relativa (formal)
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The person `whom` I met.
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whose
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Posesión (personas/cosas)
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Posesivo
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The artist `whose` work I admire.
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Espectro de formalidad
The vehicle which was acquired last month is performing well. (Purchasing a car)
The car which I bought last month is running great. (Purchasing a car)
The car I got last month is great. (Purchasing a car)
That ride which I copped is fire. (Purchasing a car)
Entendiendo 'Which'
Se Refiere a
- Things Objetos inanimados
- Animals Mascotas, vida silvestre
- Ideas Conceptos, planes
Función
- Connects Clauses Conecta cláusulas descriptivas
- Adds Detail Proporciona información esencial o extra
- Avoids Repetition Evita repetición del sustantivo en la segunda cláusula
Estructura Gramatical
- `Noun + which + Clause` Patrón estándar
- Subject/Object Puede funcionar como ambos
- Defining Clauses Información esencial
`Who` vs. `Which` vs. `That`
Eligiendo el Pronombre Relativo Correcto para una Cosa
¿Es el sustantivo una persona?
¿Es el sustantivo una cosa, un animal o una idea?
¿Es la información esencial para identificar el sustantivo?
¿Es el pronombre relativo el sujeto de la cláusula?
Contextos Modernos para 'Which'
Conversación Online
- • Enviar mensajes a amigos
- • Chat de voz en juegos
- • Reseñas en línea
Vida Diaria
- • Pedir comida (apps)
- • Conversaciones en cafeterías
- • Explicar problemas
Académico/Profesional
- • Proyectos grupales universitarios
- • Entrevistas de trabajo por Zoom
- • Informes/presentaciones
Entretenimiento
- • Subtítulos de Netflix
- • Hablar de películas/series
- • Descripciones de Instagram/TikTok
Ejemplos por nivel
I have a car which is red.
I have a car which is red.
This is the book which I like.
This is the book which I like.
The dog which is in the garden is mine.
The dog which is in the garden is mine.
I want the cake which has chocolate.
I want the cake which has chocolate.
The phone which I bought yesterday is broken.
The phone which I bought yesterday is broken.
Is this the bus which goes to the airport?
Is this the bus which goes to the airport?
I lost the keys which were on the table.
I lost the keys which were on the table.
The movie which we saw was very funny.
The movie which we saw was very funny.
My computer, which is quite old, is very slow.
My computer, which is quite old, is very slow.
He forgot my birthday, which made me sad.
He forgot my birthday, which made me sad.
The hotel which we stayed in was near the beach.
The hotel which we stayed in was near the beach.
I need a job which allows me to work from home.
I need a job which allows me to work from home.
The document to which you are referring is lost.
The document to which you are referring is lost.
The city, which was founded in 1200, is famous for its art.
The city, which was founded in 1200, is famous for its art.
They offered me a promotion, which I immediately accepted.
They offered me a promotion, which I immediately accepted.
The criteria by which we judge success are changing.
The criteria by which we judge success are changing.
The proposal, the merits of which are debatable, was rejected.
The proposal, the merits of which are debatable, was rejected.
He was late for the meeting, which fact he failed to mention.
He was late for the meeting, which fact he failed to mention.
The system, which had been failing for years, finally collapsed.
The system, which had been failing for years, finally collapsed.
It was a decision from which there was no turning back.
It was a decision from which there was no turning back.
The treaty, the signing of which heralded a new era, was brief.
The treaty, the signing of which heralded a new era, was brief.
She argued that the law was unjust, which view was widely shared.
She argued that the law was unjust, which view was widely shared.
The company went bankrupt, which outcome surprised no one.
The company went bankrupt, which outcome surprised no one.
We reached the summit at noon, by which time the fog had lifted.
We reached the summit at noon, by which time the fog had lifted.
Fácil de confundir
Learners often use 'that' after a comma or 'which' without a comma when they shouldn't.
Using 'which' for people or 'who' for objects.
Using 'what' to join two sentences.
Errores comunes
The man which is tall.
The man who is tall.
The book it is good.
The book which is good.
I like the cat who is black.
I like the cat which is black.
The car which it is red.
The car which is red.
The movie what I saw.
The movie which I saw.
The pen which I write with it.
The pen which I write with.
The house where I bought.
The house which I bought.
My car, that is old, broke down.
My car, which is old, broke down.
He was late that was annoying.
He was late, which was annoying.
The city which I live is big.
The city which I live in is big.
The company who's profits are high.
The company, the profits of which are high.
Patrones de oraciones
I have a ___ which ___.
The ___ which I ___ is ___.
My ___, which is ___, is ___.
___, which meant that ___.
Real World Usage
I want to return the shoes which I ordered last week.
I am looking for a role which offers growth opportunities.
I lost my phone, which is why I didn't call.
Is this the museum which has the Picasso paintings?
Click the button which is located in the top right corner.
Check out this sunset, which was taken without a filter!
Which para Claridad
The book which has a blue cover is mine.
¡'Which' NO es para Personas!
The girl who smiles.
Cuándo Omitir 'Which'
The movie which was great...
Formal vs. Informal
with which'. Pero en el día a día, la preposición suele ir al final: The device which he fixed with.¿Ves la diferencia?
Piensa en 'Cosa, Animal, Idea'
The cat which is sleeping is fluffy.
Smart Tips
Use 'which' instead of 'that' to sound more professional and precise.
Use ', which' at the end of your sentence to share your opinion.
Never use 'that' after a comma in a relative clause. It's always 'which'.
Try removing 'which' to see if the sentence sounds more natural in speech.
Pronunciación
The 'wh' sound
In most modern English dialects, 'which' is pronounced exactly like 'witch' /wɪtʃ/. Some older or regional dialects (like Scottish) might use a voiceless 'w' /hw/.
Comma Intonation
In non-defining clauses, there is a slight drop in pitch and a brief pause where the commas are.
Non-defining drop
The cake, ↘ which was chocolate, ↗ was eaten.
The information inside the commas is parenthetical (extra).
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
W-H-I-C-H: Whatever Has Inanimate Characteristics Here.
Asociación visual
Imagine a giant question mark (?) turning into a bridge. The bridge connects a box (the object) to a label (the description). The bridge is made of the letters W-H-I-C-H.
Rhyme
For a person use 'who', for a thing 'which' will do.
Story
A robot named 'Which' only collects objects. He picks up a 'ball which is round' and a 'box which is heavy'. He never picks up people because he doesn't understand 'who' they are.
Word Web
Desafío
Look around your room. Pick 5 objects and describe them using 'which'. (e.g., 'The chair which is near the window is brown.')
Notas culturales
American style guides (like APA or Chicago) are very strict about using 'that' for defining clauses and 'which' only for non-defining clauses.
British English is more flexible. It is very common to hear 'which' used in defining clauses where an American would almost always use 'that'.
In academic writing globally, 'which' is preferred for its precision, especially when used with prepositions like 'in which' or 'by which'.
From Old English 'hwilc', which was originally a question word meaning 'of what form'.
Inicios de conversación
What is a movie which you have seen many times?
Tell me about a hobby which you started recently.
Describe a city which you would love to visit.
Think of a problem in your town which needs to be fixed.
Temas para diario
Errores comunes
Test Yourself
I need the book ___ is on the top shelf.
which es el pronombre relativo correcto aquí.Find and fix the mistake:
The person which called me was very rude.
Which se usa para cosas, animales o ideas. Para personas, debes usar who.Choose the correct sentence:
Which se refiere correctamente a 'the car', un objeto inanimado, y la cláusula sigue inmediatamente al sustantivo.Translate into English: 'Vi la película que ganó el premio.'
Answer starts with: ["I...
which se usa para introducir la cláusula relativa que la describe.Score: /4
Ejercicios de practica
8 exercisesThe car ___ I bought is very fast.
Find and fix the mistake:
The man which lives next door is a doctor.
My bike ___ is in the garage is broken.
I have a new phone. It has a great camera.
Paris, that is the capital of France, is beautiful.
A: Why are you upset? B: I lost my wallet, ___.
Select the non-defining clause.
1. The house... 2. He lied... 3. The dog...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesThe laptop ___ I use for work is very fast.
Choose the correct sentence:
Do you know the café ___ has outdoor seating?
Match the subjects with the correct form:
The movie, who was nominated for an Oscar, is streaming now.
Translate into English: 'Ella tiene un perro que siempre duerme en su cama.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
The concept ___ he explained was quite complex.
I found the keys was under the couch.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Translate into English: 'El software, sin el cual no podemos operar, requiere una actualización.'
Which sentence demonstrates the most formal use of 'which'?
The painting, you bought, is beautiful.
Score: /13
Preguntas frecuentes (8)
No, 'which' is strictly for things, animals, and ideas. For people, always use `who` or `whom`.
Use a comma if the information is 'extra' (non-defining). If the information is essential to identify the object, don't use a comma.
In American English, `that` is preferred for essential information. In British English, both are fine. However, only `which` can be used for extra information after a comma.
Yes, but only if it is the object of the clause (e.g., 'The book (which) I bought'). If it is the subject (e.g., 'The book which is on the table'), you must keep it.
It's when `which` refers to the whole previous sentence, not just one word. Example: 'He won, which surprised us.'
Yes, 'which' is the standard pronoun for animals. However, if the animal is a pet with a name, many people use `who`.
It is slightly more formal than `that` in defining clauses, but it is neutral in most other contexts.
It is a formal way to show possession for things. Example: 'The car, the door of which was open...' (Instead of 'whose door').
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In Other Languages
que / el cual
English distinguishes between 'who' (people) and 'which' (things), whereas Spanish often uses 'que' for both.
qui / que / lequel
French relative pronouns change based on grammatical function (subject/object) rather than person/thing.
der / die / das / welcher
German relative pronouns have gender (masculine/feminine/neuter), while English 'which' is gender-neutral.
Attributive form
Japanese uses word order (modifier before noun) instead of a connecting word like 'which'.
al-ladhi (الذي)
English 'which' is much simpler as it doesn't change for number or gender.
de (的)
The structure is reversed: [Description] + de + [Noun].
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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