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How to Say "When" in Spanish
Ask 'when' in Spanish with this essential question word, perfect for planning and clarifying times.
¿Cuándo?
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Use this when you need to ask about the timing of an event. For example, if someone mentions a party, you'd ask '¿Cuándo?' to find out when it is.
Alternatives
- ¿A qué hora?Use this when you specifically want to know the hour.
- ¿En qué momento?Use this for a more specific or emphatic inquiry about the exact moment.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'cuando' and 'cuanto'
'Cuando' means 'when', while 'cuanto' means 'how much' or 'how many'.
Forgetting the accent
The accent on the 'a' in 'cuándo' is crucial, turning it into a question word.
Frequently asked
How do I ask when something is happening in Spanish?
The most direct way is to use the question word '¿Cuándo?'. You can also add context like '¿Cuándo es la fiesta?' (When is the party?).
What's the difference between 'cuando' and 'cuándo'?
'Cuando' without an accent means 'when' as a conjunction, like 'I'll go when you arrive'. 'Cuándo' with an accent is used in questions, like 'When will you arrive?'.
Can I use '¿Cuándo?' for future and past events?
Yes, '¿Cuándo?' works for both future and past events. The verb tense will indicate whether you're asking about the future or the past.
How do you say "when" in Spanish?
The most common way to say "when" in Spanish is "cuándo". It is used to ask about time or to connect clauses referring to time.
What does "cuándo" mean?
"Cuándo" means "when" in English. It is used to ask about a specific time or to refer to a point in time.
Is it "cuándo" or "quando"?
The correct spelling in Spanish is "cuándo", with an accent on the 'a'. The word "quando" is not a standard Spanish word.
How do you say "when" in Spain?
In Spain, as in most Spanish-speaking regions, "cuándo" is used to say "when".
