Que cosa?

Does this mean "What are you talking about?" or is it "What do you mean?"

I'm having a hard time getting this one in context. Thanks.

 

Hi Shadowman.

In fact, "qué cosa?" can mean both "what are you talking about?" or "what do you mean?".

As you said, it depends on the context or situation.

Hope this helps.


Gunslinger

 

thanks. It does mean that I'm not as dumb at context as I thought. It also means I have to pay closer attention. Bad news all around! I have to stop looking at the chica and start listening to her! lol. just kidding.

 

In most cases "Que cosa??" is used to show disbelief or disagreement on a certain statement as in Say whaat...?!!" As in requesting clarification or confirmation (What was that?)... Or to reflect certain disapproval of something just learned as in No waaay...!! Or can very well mean a request to repeat something just said due to misunderstanding...

 

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Yeah, that's probably the best translation. We are use to use "que cosa" when we don't understand something, maybe because the person said the phrase too low, or is just because the phrase is kinda hard to believe (extreme case)