qué te parece eso
/ke te paɾeθe eso/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "how you like that" is translated as qué te parece eso.
This phrase is used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to something.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase qué te parece eso literally translates to "what does that seem to you".
Which one should you use?
You can also use ¿Qué te parece? as a shorter, informal version. For more direct expressions of preference, you might use ¿Cómo te gusta eso? in casual settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, it is common to use the phrase ¿Qué te parece eso? to ask how do you like that?
How does it change in a sentence?
To adjust the phrase for different subjects or levels of respect, follow these rules. Use qué le parece eso instead of qué te parece eso when speaking to someone in a formal or respectful manner. If you are asking for the opinion of a group of people, use qué les parece eso.
How do you pronounce it?
/ke te paɾeθe eso/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, qué te parece is used as a rhetorical exclamation of disbelief or indignation, similar to 'Can you believe it?' in English.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a shrug of the shoulders often accompanies qué te parece when the speaker is actually suggesting that the other person has no choice in the matter.
- The word eso comes from the Latin word ipsum, which was the neuter form of ipse, meaning 'self'.
Example conversation
María shows Mateo a painting she made.
- MaríaMira mi cuadro, ¿qué te parece eso?Look at my painting, how do you like that?
- MateoMe gusta mucho, tiene colores brillantes.I like it a lot, it has bright colors.
- MaríaLo terminé en solo dos días.I finished it in only two days.
- Mateo¡Es increíble que fueras tan rápida!It's incredible that you were so fast!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries eso, qué, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
