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donde

DON-dayˈdonde

“donde” means “where” in Spanish (Used in a statement to refer to a place.).

where

Also: in which, at which
A2
A person pointing to a house on a map, indicating the place where they live.

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Esta es la casa donde nací.

A2

This is the house where I was born.

Me encanta el restaurante donde comimos ayer.

B1

I love the restaurant where we ate yesterday.

Busco un lugar donde pueda relajarme.

B1

I'm looking for a place where I can relax.

Puedes sentarte donde quieras.

B2

You can sit wherever you want.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • en el que / en la que (in which)
  • en el cual / en la cual (in which (more formal))

Common Collocations

  • el lugar donde – the place where
  • allí donde – over there where

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Words that translate to "donde" in Spanish:

at which→in which→where→

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Quick Quiz: donde

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence is correct?

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👥 Word Family▼
adonde(to where) — Adverb
adónde(to where? (question)) — Adverb
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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin phrase 'de unde', which literally means 'from where'. Over time, it simplified into the single Spanish word we use today.

First recorded: Around the 10th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ondeItalian: dondeCatalan: on

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the simple rule for the accent mark on 'dónde' vs. 'donde'?

It's simple: if you're asking a question (directly or indirectly), use the accent: '¿Dónde está?'. If you're making a statement and using 'where' to connect ideas, don't use the accent: 'La casa donde vivo'.

Is there a difference between 'adónde' and 'a dónde'?

Both are correct and mean the same thing ('to where?'). The Royal Spanish Academy now recommends writing it as one word, 'adónde', but you will still see it written as two words, 'a dónde', very often. Both are perfectly understood.