Meaning
La expresión «What kind of» en inglés se utiliza para preguntar sobre la naturaleza o el tipo de algo. En español, se traduce como «¿Qué tipo de?» y se emplea para indagar sobre las características específicas de un objeto, persona o situación.
Por ejemplo, si alguien dice «What kind of music do you like?», está preguntando sobre el género o estilo de música que prefieres. La estructura de la frase implica una búsqueda de detalles más específicos y ayuda a clarificar las preferencias o características de algo.
Esta expresión es muy útil en conversaciones cotidianas porque permite obtener información más detallada. Por ejemplo, al preguntar «What kind of food do you prefer?», se está buscando saber si la persona prefiere comida italiana, mexicana, japonesa, etc.
En resumen, «What kind of» es una herramienta lingüística que ayuda a especificar y obtener más detalles sobre un tema en particular.
Today's Sentences
- What kind of dog is it?
- What kind of music do you like?
- What kind of exercises do you do?
- What kind of food would you like to eat?
- What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
- Writer's Note
01
What kind of dog is it?
Situation 1
Can I say ‘hello’?
Sure.
He won't jump on you or anything.
No te saltará encima ni nada.
What's his name?
What kind of dog is he?
¿Qué tipo de perro es?
His name is Bruno and he’s an English Labrador.
Situation 2
Your dog is absolutely adorable!
Thanks.
What kind of dog is it?
It’s a Bedlington Terrier.
02
What kind of music do you like?
Situation 1
This track is really good.
Thanks.
What kind of music do you like?
¿Qué tipo de música te gusta?
I usually listen to R&B but I like pop music too.
Looks like we have similar tastes in music.
Situation 2
What kind of music do you like?
I’m into Electronic music but I listen to a lot of Classical music too.
Really?
Those two genres are very different.
Esos dos géneros son muy diferentes.
I guess the two balance each other out.
One is super upbeat but classical is often relaxing.
Uno es muy animado, pero la música clásica a menudo es relajante.
03
What kind of exercises do you do?
Situation 1
You look really fit.
Thanks.
I go to the gym every other day.
Voy al gimnasio cada dos días.
What kind of exercises do you do?
I usually do interval training.
Situation 2
What kind of exercises do you do?
I like exercising outdoors so I’m usually running or cycling.
I like to run in the mornings as well.
We should meet for a morning run some time.
04
What kind of food would you like to eat?
Situation 1
There’s so much to eat at this festival!
What kind of food would you like to eat?
I sorta feel like Mexican.
How about you?
¿Y tú?
Sounds good.
I see a food truck with tacos and enchiladas over there.
Veo un camión de comida con tacos y enchiladas por allí.
Situation 2
Thanks for picking me up.
Thanks for having dinner with me.
What kind of food would you like to eat?
¿Qué tipo de comida te gustaría comer?
Should we go to the fusion restaurant on 3rd?
They have savory Asian dishes that have good reviews.
Tienen platos asiáticos sabrosos que tienen buenas reseñas.
That sounds really good.
05
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
Situation 1
Wanna come over to watch a movie?
Sure.
What time should I come over?
¿A qué hora debería ir?
8 or 9?
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
¿Qué tipo de bocadillo nocturno disfrutas?
Late-night would be popcorn.
Situation 2
We’re having a game night.
Really?
Sounds like fun.
Parece divertido.
What kind of late-night snack do you enjoy?
I usually don’t eat too late but veggie or antipasto platters are good for sharing.
Writer's Note
Kind of vs. Sort of
"Sort of" and "kind of" are nearly always interchangeable.
You use "kind of/sort of" when you want to say that something or someone can be roughly described in a particular way.
Since we’ve covered "kind of" above, here are some "sort of" examples:
Q. Are you feeling better?
A. Sort of.
A. Más o menos.
Q. How about these ones?
A. That’s the sort of tent I was looking for.
A. Esa es el tipo de tienda que estaba buscando.
Q. What do you do when you’re at home?
A. I enjoy listening to music, drawing, that sort of thing.
A. Disfruto escuchar música, dibujar, ese tipo de cosas.
Q. Is something wrong with the car?
A. Tire problems, squeaking brakes, these sorts of things.
A. Problemas con los neumáticos, frenos que chirrían, este tipo de cosas.
