Cuándo (en. When)

/kwan̪do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to ask or refer to the moment an event occurs.
When are you going to arrive at the party?
¿Cuándo vas a llegar a la fiesta?
It is used to establish a temporal comparison.
I didn't know when the best time to talk was.
No sabía cuándo era el mejor momento para hablar.
Indicates a specific moment or period in time.
Remember when our last meeting was.
Recuerda cuándo fue nuestra última reunión.

Etymology

From Latin 'quando'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

When is your birthday?
Asks about someone's birthday date.
¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?
When are you leaving?
Asks about the moment someone will leave.
¿Cuándo te vas?
When can I call you?
Asks about the right time to make a call.
¿Cuándo puedo llamarte?

Related Words

when
Interrogative used to ask temporal questions.
cuándo
when
Conjunction that introduces a dependent clause about time.
cuando

Slang Meanings

Informal term used to ask about time.
When are you getting to work?
¿Cuándo llegas a la chamba?