dondequiera
“dondequiera” means “wherever” in Spanish (meaning 'no matter where' or 'in any place').
wherever
Also: anywhere, everywhere
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Dondequiera que vayas, te encontraré.
B1Wherever you go, I will find you.
Había flores dondequiera.
B1There were flowers everywhere.
Dondequiera que estés, espero que seas feliz.
B2Wherever you are, I hope you are happy.
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Quick Quiz: dondequiera
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'dondequiera' to say 'Wherever you go'?
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📚 Etymology▼
A combination of the Spanish word 'donde' (where) and 'quiera', which is a form of the verb 'querer' (to want/desire). It literally translates to 'where you might want'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'dondequiera' formal?
It is considered neutral to slightly formal. While perfectly fine in conversation, 'donde sea' is much more common in casual, everyday street Spanish.
Does 'dondequiera' always need 'que'?
No. When it means 'everywhere' (e.g., 'Había basura dondequiera'), it stands alone. It only needs 'que' when it is connecting to an action (e.g., 'dondequiera que vivas').