मतलब
Asking for someone's age.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Spain, it is very common to use '¿Qué edad tienes?' as a middle ground between the formal '¿Cuál es su edad?' and the casual '¿Cuántos años tienes?'. Respect for elders is paramount. Always use 'su' when asking an older person their age, though it's often better to wait for them to volunteer the information. In administrative settings, '¿Cuál es su edad?' is standard, but in social settings, 'voseo' dominates: '¿Cuántos años tenés?'. The use of 'usted' is very common even among friends in some regions (like Bogotá), so '¿Cuál es su edad?' might sound less formal there than in other places.
The 'Ser' vs 'Tener' Rule
Always remember: Noun 'edad' goes with 'ser'. Noun 'años' goes with 'tener'.
Avoid 'Qué'
Never say '¿Qué es tu edad?'. It sounds like you are asking for the definition of the word 'age'.
मतलब
Asking for someone's age.
The 'Ser' vs 'Tener' Rule
Always remember: Noun 'edad' goes with 'ser'. Noun 'años' goes with 'tener'.
Avoid 'Qué'
Never say '¿Qué es tu edad?'. It sounds like you are asking for the definition of the word 'age'.
Politeness First
In many cultures, it's polite to add 'si no es mucha molestia' (if it's not too much trouble) before asking for age.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct word to complete the formal question.
¿_____ es su edad, señor?
We use 'cuál' with the verb 'ser' to ask for specific information like age.
Fill in the missing possessive adjective (formal).
Para el registro médico, ¿cuál es ____ edad?
In a medical context, the formal 'su' is most appropriate.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
¿Cuál es tu edad?
This phrase is most common in administrative or official contexts.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ¿Cuál es tu edad? B: ________.
Even if the question uses 'ser' and 'edad', the most natural answer still uses 'tener' and 'años'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formal vs. Informal Age Questions
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास¿_____ es su edad, señor?
We use 'cuál' with the verb 'ser' to ask for specific information like age.
Para el registro médico, ¿cuál es ____ edad?
In a medical context, the formal 'su' is most appropriate.
¿Cuál es tu edad?
This phrase is most common in administrative or official contexts.
A: ¿Cuál es tu edad? B: ________.
Even if the question uses 'ser' and 'edad', the most natural answer still uses 'tener' and 'años'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, that is grammatically incorrect. You must use 'Cuál' because you are asking for a specific value from a range.
Not inherently, but it is very direct. In social settings, '¿Cuántos años tienes?' is friendlier.
Even though the question uses 'ser', you usually answer with 'tener': 'Tengo 25 años'.
Use 'su' for anyone older than you, in professional settings, or with strangers. Use 'tu' for peers and children.
It is feminine: 'la edad'.
'Edad' is the concept of age (noun), while 'años' are the units (years).
Yes, you can ask '¿Cuál es la edad de este vino?' (What is the age of this wine?), though 'antigüedad' is often better for objects.
This is a very common hybrid form, especially in Spain. It's perfectly correct.
It's generally considered a bit sensitive, just like in many other cultures. Use caution.
It means 'Stone Age'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
¿Cuántos años tienes?
similarHow many years do you have?
Fecha de nacimiento
builds onDate of birth
Mayor de edad
specialized formOf legal age
Menor de edad
specialized formUnderage / Minor
La tercera edad
specialized formThe third age (senior citizens)
