Doquiera (en. Wherever)
/doˈkje.ɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something can happen anywhere.
You can find flowers everywhere in the forest.
Puedes encontrar flores doquiera en el bosque.
It is used to express the idea that there is no specific location.
Wherever you go, remember to be kind.
Doquiera que vayas, recuerda ser amable.
Suggests that something is not limited to a concrete place.
Job opportunities are everywhere in this city.
Las oportunidades de trabajo están doquiera en esta ciudad.
Etymology
From Latin 'ubi' meaning 'where', with the prefix 'do' implying movement or direction.
Common Phrases and Expressions
no matter where
it is used to express that the place is of no relevance.
no importa doquiera
wherever you go
expression meaning that it does not matter where you are headed.
doquiera que vayas
wherever I am
indicates that one can be anywhere.
doquiera que esté
Related Words
dondequiera
Indicates a non-specific place.
dondequiera
here
Refers to a specific place, opposite to doquiera.
aquí
any
Refers to something without exclusion.
cualquier
Slang Meanings
Being in multiple places at once.
That party was crazy; someone felt everywhere.
Esa fiesta fue la locura, alguien se sentía doquiera.
Used to indicate freedom of movement.
On vacation, I feel everywhere, without worries.
En vacaciones, me siento doquiera, sin preocupaciones.