Portuguese · Question Words

Quando

[/ˈkwɐ̃du/]

When

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a time or occasion.

Usado para perguntar sobre um momento ou ocasião.

Example

Quando você chega do trabalho?

When do you arrive from work?

Etymology

'Quando' is derived from the Latin 'quando', which also means 'when'. Its usage remains consistent in modern Portuguese for inquiring about time.

How & Where It’s Used

'Quando' is utilized in both spoken and written forms to ask about time, prevalent in various contexts, with uniform understanding across Portuguese-speaking countries.

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