Donde and adónde are two of the Spanish words that can be used to mean "where" — and they aren't the only ones. As our new lesson on "where" explains, your choice of words will often depend on the structure of the sentence as well as whether "where" refers to a destination or mere location.
Many Ways To Say "Where": Donde, Adónde and More
By Gerald Erichsen, About.com Guide December 19, 2009
Related Searches nde
Explore Spanish Language
Must Reads
Most Popular
By Category
- Learn Spanish Grammar
- Spanish Pronunciation
- Written Spanish
- Spanish Language Schools
- Spanish-Language Culture
- Spanish Vocabulary
- In the News
- Spanish-Language Literature
- Entertainment in Spanish
- History of Spanish
- Spanish-Language Products
- Translation Resources
- Spanish for Travelers
- Tips for Learning Spanish
- Teaching Resources
©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.
A part of The New York Times Company.
Comments
When asking the equivalent of “where abouts?” I’ve always used “por dónde . . . . ?” when looking for a place or location.
As a former Spanish teacher, I found it tough to explain the uses of where, until I remembered how English has changed. At one time English had three words which have combined into where:
whither: adónde ……… Whither goest thou?
where: dónde ……….. Where art thou?
whence: de dónde ……. Whence comest thou?
Use quotes from old poetry, Shakespeare, or the Bible to get these across. Worked for me.