In Spanish just as in English and other languages there are specific questions in form of single or double words that will let the learner know, they are being asked something. Also, the tone and inflection of the voice will alert you of this. These common words are as used in English the Wh questions: who, why, where, and so on..In Spanish these words are:. Cómo, qué, cuándo, dónde, por qué, quién, quiénes, cuál, cuáles, cuánto, cuántos. Translated in order: how, what,when,where,why, who, who plural,which, which ones plural, how many etc.