Donde (en. Where)

/ˈdonde/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Expresses a specific location.
Where do you live?
¿Dónde vives?
Used to refer to a situation or circumstance.
I don't know where I left my keys.
No sé dónde dejé mis llaves.
Indicates a point of origin or destination.
Where does the path begin?
¿Dónde empieza el camino?
Used in indirect questions to inquire about a place.
I wonder where it will be.
Me pregunto dónde estará.

Etymology

From the Latin 'unde', which means 'from where'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

where the river loses its name
refers to a remote or unknown place.
donde el río pierde su nombre
where there is life, there is hope
indicates that hope always exists as long as there is life.
donde hay vida, hay esperanza
where the birds do not sing
refers to a sad or desolate place.
donde las aves no cantan

Related Words

here
Indicates the closeness of a place to the speaker.
aquí
there
Indicates a place that is farther away from the speaker.
allí
wherever
Anywhere, everywhere.
dondequiera

Slang Meanings

Where to?
I don't know where it is, can you tell me where?
No sé dónde está, ¿me dices por dónde?
Where are you
Where are you? I am looking for you.
¿Dónde estás? Te estoy buscando.
Where are you going?
Where are you going in such a hurry?
¿A dónde vas con tanta prisa?