Spanish Phrase
¿Cuáles son tus pasiones?
Meaning
Literally, 'Which are your passions?' It is a friendly way to ask someone what activities, topics, or causes they feel strongly about and enjoy doing in their free time.
When to use
Use this question in informal or semi‑formal conversations when you want to get to know someone better—during a first meeting, a coffee chat, or when discussing hobbies and personal goals.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuálessontuspasiones?
¿Cuáles?
Interrogative pronoun used for plural nouns; asks to choose among several options.
ser (son)
Present tense of 'ser' for third‑person plural; links subject and predicate.
tus
Possessive adjective meaning 'your' (informal, singular).
pasiones
Feminine plural noun meaning 'passions' or 'strong interests'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuáles son tus pasiones?
What are your passions?
Me apasiona la fotografía y tocar la guitarra.
I’m passionate about photography and playing the guitar.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué son tus pasiones?
Use "¿Cuáles?" for selecting among multiple items; "¿Qué?" asks for a definition.
¿Cuáles son sus pasiones?
If you need a formal tone, replace "tus" with "sus".
¿Cuáles son tus pasiónes?
The correct plural of "pasión" is "pasiones" (no accent on the final 'e').
↔Alternatives
¿Qué cosas te apasionan?
What things are you passionate about?
¿Qué te gusta hacer en tu tiempo libre?
What do you like to do in your free time?
¿Cuáles son tus intereses?
What are your interests?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, asking about someone's passions is a sign of genuine interest and can lead to deeper, more personal conversation. Keep the tone friendly; if you’re speaking with someone you don’t know well, you might start with a softer version like "¿Qué te gusta hacer?". Remember that "tus" is informal; use "sus" when speaking formally or to a group you don’t know well.