A2 Expression ニュートラル

¿Quién es?

Who is it?

意味

Asking to identify a person, often when someone knocks or calls.

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文化的背景

In Mexico, it is common to add '¿Quién?' or '¿Quién habla?' when answering the phone. In Spain, people might just say '¿Sí?' (Yes?) when answering the door, but '¿Quién es?' is still the standard for identification. Argentines often use '¿Quién es?' but might add '¿Quién va?' in more rural or informal contexts. In Colombia, politeness is highly valued; adding 'por favor' is very common.

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Don't forget the accent

Always write 'Quién' with an accent mark when it is a question.

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Avoid 'Qué'

Using 'Qué' for a person is rude; it treats them like an object.

意味

Asking to identify a person, often when someone knocks or calls.

💡

Don't forget the accent

Always write 'Quién' with an accent mark when it is a question.

⚠️

Avoid 'Qué'

Using 'Qué' for a person is rude; it treats them like an object.

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Add 'por favor'

Adding 'por favor' makes you sound much more polite and native-like.

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Context matters

In some cultures, answering '¿Quién es?' is the start of a long conversation.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct interrogative.

___ es la persona en la puerta?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Quién

'Quién' is used for people.

Choose the correct response to a knock.

Alguien toca la puerta. ¿Qué dices?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Quién es?

This is the standard way to ask for identity.

Complete the dialogue.

A: (Knock) B: ____ A: Soy yo, Juan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Quién es?

The context is a knock, requiring identity.

Match the situation to the correct question.

You want to know the name of the person in a photo.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Quién es?

Asking for identity of a person.

🎉 スコア: /4

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4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct interrogative. Fill Blank A1

___ es la persona en la puerta?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Quién

'Quién' is used for people.

Choose the correct response to a knock. Choose A2

Alguien toca la puerta. ¿Qué dices?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Quién es?

This is the standard way to ask for identity.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: (Knock) B: ____ A: Soy yo, Juan.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Quién es?

The context is a knock, requiring identity.

Match the situation to the correct question. situation_matching A2

You want to know the name of the person in a photo.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ¿Quién es?

Asking for identity of a person.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Technically, use '¿Quiénes son?', but '¿Quién es?' is accepted for a group unit.

Yes, it can sound abrupt or aggressive. Always use the full phrase.

That's exactly when you use it! It's for identification.

Say 'Soy yo' (It's me) or your name.

The phrase is universal, but the tone and follow-up might vary.

Yes, it's very common for unknown numbers.

Identity is a permanent characteristic, so 'ser' is required.

The phrase itself is neutral; your tone conveys the emotion.

It's neutral. Add 'por favor' for formal.

Only if you treat them like people (pets).

関連フレーズ

🔗

¿De parte de quién?

specialized form

Who is calling?

🔗

¿Quién es esa persona?

builds on

Who is that person?

🔗

¿Quiénes son?

similar

Who are they?

🔗

Soy yo

contrast

It's me

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