Meaning
La expresión en inglés «What is... like?» o «What are... like?» se utiliza para preguntar sobre la descripción o características de algo o alguien. Es una forma de solicitar información detallada que vaya más allá de una simple respuesta afirmativa o negativa.
Por ejemplo, si preguntas «What is the weather like in New York?», estás pidiendo que te describan cómo es el clima en Nueva York, no solo si hace frío o calor. La respuesta podría incluir detalles sobre la temperatura, la humedad, si suele llover, etc.
En el caso de «What are... like?», se utiliza cuando te refieres a cosas o personas en plural. Por ejemplo, «What are your friends like?» busca una descripción de las características de tus amigos, como su personalidad, intereses o comportamiento.
Esta estructura es útil para obtener una imagen más clara y completa de lo que se está preguntando, permitiendo al interlocutor elaborar una respuesta que incluya varios aspectos relevantes.
Es importante recordar que estas preguntas son abiertas y esperan respuestas descriptivas, ofreciendo así una mejor comprensión del tema en cuestión.
Today's Sentences
- What is it like?
- What is she like?
- What are they like?
- What is your typical day like?
- What are the festivals like?
01
What is it like?
Situation 1
I’m living in London right now.
What’s it like?
It’s historic, cultural, and just a beautiful place to live.
I’d love to visit one day.
Situation 2
I’ve been to Hawaii 6 times now.
Really?
What’s it like?
¿Cómo es?
If you like a good tan and surfing, it’s the place to be.
I just started surfing, maybe I should visit Hawaii.
02
What is she like?
Situation 1
I just bought a new car.
Really?
What’s she like?
¿Cómo es ella?
The new interior upgrade is super nice.
We should go for a drive some time!
Situation 2
Do you want to meet my new puppy?
She’s so cute!
What’s she like?
¿Cómo es ella?
Very energetic and really sweet.
Puppies are so cute.
You must be so happy to have her.
Debes estar muy feliz de tenerla.
03
What are they like?
Situation 1
Thanks for coming to the wedding.
It was lovely, thank you for inviting me.
I’m staying with my in-laws until our house is done renovating.
What are they like?
Situation 2
My new job is not what I expected.
How about your coworkers?
What are they like?
¿Cómo son?
They’re really helpful and kind.
That’s great.
I know you were so stressed because of your coworkers in your last job.
Sé que estabas muy estresado por tus compañeros de trabajo en tu último empleo.
04
What is your typical day like?
Situation 1
What’s your typical day like?
I work at home so my day starts at 5:30 and I try to get emails out of the way.
Wow that’s really early.
It is, mornings are rough.
I have to get the kids ready for school before I start work.
Tengo que preparar a los niños para la escuela antes de comenzar a trabajar.
Situation 2
So, what’s your typical day like?
I start the day with breakfast and reading the newspaper.
And then off to work.
Y luego a trabajar.
Really?
People still read the newspaper?
¿Todavía la gente lee el periódico?
Yes, I subscribe to the newspaper and take it with me
so I can read it on the train back home.
para poder leerlo en el tren de regreso a casa.
05
What are the festivals like?
Situation 1
I used to live in Japan and they have a lot of cultural events throughout the year.
What are the festivals like there?
Japan’s Obon Festival is very well-known. It’s a very spiritual event
where they float paper lanterns that guide relatives back to the spirit world.
donde flotan linternas de papel que guían a los familiares de regreso al mundo espiritual.
How unique.
Situation 2
What’re the festivals like in the US?
Have you heard of Coachella?
It’s a music and arts festival in California.
Es un festival de música y arte en California.
What’s so special about it?
It showcases popular musicians and emerging artists over two weekends.
