Learn how to say "which" in Spanish
When asking questions about preference, i.e when you have to choose from a selection, we can use:
cuál/cuáles + noun
For example, if there is a conversation about two or more different items/people that are physically present or that have been previously mentioned, someone may ask which you prefer:
Bear in mind that singular cuál remains the same irrespective of gender, it doesn't change for masculine or feminine singular nouns.
For plural nouns you need the plural cuáles, it too is invariable for both for feminine and masculine nouns in plural:
Note that cuál and cuáles when used as interrogative pronouns always have a written accent on the -á-.
Bear in mind that when asking a more general question that doesn't refer to a preconceived selection, it is more common to use qué + noun. For example:
See also Forming questions with qué in Spanish = what (Spain)
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