English–Spanish
“whose” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkuʝo/
Example
Vimos la casa cuya ventana estaba rota.
We saw the house whose window was broken.
How to say “whose” in Spanish
“Whose” in Spanish is cuyo.
Relative pronoun that precedes the possessed noun and marks possession.
Example sentences with cuyo
Conocimos al vecino cuyo perro ladraba toda la noche.
We met the neighbor whose dog was barking all night.
Tips for using cuyo
- Common in formal and written Spanish, and speakers often rephrase it in conversation as el coche de Juan or la casa que tiene Juan.