Spanish · Question Words

¿Cuándo?

When?

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about time.

Example

¿Cuándo llega el tren?

When does the train arrive?

Etymology

The word '¿Cuándo?' traces back to the Latin 'quando', which is used to ask about time. It has preserved its interrogative nature in modern Spanish.

How & Where It’s Used

'¿Cuándo?' is prevalent in both spoken and written contexts, asking about time-related queries and used in various registers from casual to formal.

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