adónde
“adónde” means “where to” in Spanish (Asking about a destination).
where to
Also: to where
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¿Adónde vas?
A1Where are you going (to)?
No sé adónde ir este fin de semana.
A2I don't know where to go this weekend.
Dime adónde quieres que te lleve.
B1Tell me where you want me to take you.
Me pregunto adónde nos conducirá esta decisión.
B2I wonder where this decision will lead us.
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Quick Quiz: adónde
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Your friend is packing a suitcase. How do you ask 'Where are you traveling (to)?'
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a simple and logical combination of the preposition 'a', meaning 'to', and the question word 'dónde', meaning 'where'. Over time, Spanish speakers started squishing them together into one word.
First recorded: The combined form 'adónde' was officially recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy in the 18th century, but was used in speech long before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the real difference between 'adónde' and 'dónde'?
It's all about movement! Use 'adónde' when you're asking about the destination of an action (where *to*?). Use 'dónde' when you're asking about a fixed location (where *at*?). For example: '¿Adónde vas?' (Where are you going?) vs. '¿Dónde estás?' (Where are you?).
Is it 'adónde' or 'a dónde'? I've seen both.
Good question! Both are 100% correct and mean the same thing. The one-word form 'adónde' is generally preferred and more common in modern Spanish, but you can use 'a dónde' and be perfectly understood.
Are there other words like this?
Yes! The same logic applies to 'adonde' without an accent mark. You use it in statements, not questions, to mean 'to where'. For example, 'La ciudad adonde vamos es bonita' (The city where we are going is pretty).