Spanish phrase
¿Perdón, qué ~ es esta?
Meaning
Excuse me what kind of ___ is this?
When to use it
Asks politely what kind or species something is. Used in shops or markets to confirm an item's type, polite neutral tone.
Example dialogue
¿Perdón, qué tipo de planta es esta?
Excuse me what kind of plant is this?
Es una suculenta, no necesita mucha agua.
It's a succulent. It doesn't need much water.