Dondequiera (en. Wherever)

/dondeˈki.e.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates a non-specific place.
You can find us wherever we go.
Puedes encontrarnos dondequiera que vayamos.
It is used to express that something can happen at any location.
We will do it wherever we feel comfortable.
Lo haremos dondequiera que nos sintamos cómodos.
Refers to the idea that there are no restrictions on location.
You can go wherever you wish.
Puedes ir dondequiera que desees.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'donde' which means place, and 'quiera' which implies will or desire.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wherever you go
It is used to express that something will be true regardless of the place.
dondequiera que vayas
wherever you are
Indicates that something is valid regardless of where you are.
dondequiera que estés
wherever you return
Suggests that something is applicable at any return to a place.
dondequiera que vuelvas

Related Words

where
Term that refers to a specific place or location.
donde
any
Indicates that there are no specifications or limitations in the choice.
cualquier
place
Refers to a physical space or position.
lugar

Slang Meanings

Used to indicate that something can be done in various places without limitations.
We can eat anywhere, I have no preference.
Podemos comer dondequiera, no tengo preferencia.
Indicates that the place does not matter.
Just tell me wherever, and I will go.
Tú solo dime dondequiera y yo voy.