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qual
"Qual" means "which" or "what" in English, used for questions or selecting from options.
In a sentence
Qual é o seu nome?
What is your name?
Here, 'qual' is used as an interrogative pronoun to inquire about a specific piece of information.
Eu não sei qual livro escolher.
I don't know which book to choose.
'Qual' functions as an interrogative pronoun, indicating uncertainty about the identity of a specific choice among options.
De todos, qual você prefere?
Among all, which one do you prefer?
In this context, 'qual' is used to specify a preference or selection from a defined group.
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