cuando

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See also: Cuando and cuándo

Asturian

Etymology

From Latin quandō.

Conjunction

cuando

  1. when (at what time)
  2. when (at such time as)

Derived terms

Portuguese

Adverb

cuando (not comparable)

  1. (uncommon) Obsolete spelling of quando.

Conjunction

cuando

  1. (uncommon) Obsolete spelling of quando.

Pronoun

cuando

  1. (uncommon) Obsolete spelling of quando.

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Latin quandō. Compare English cue.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkwando/
  • Rhymes: -ando
  • Syllabification: cuan‧do

Adverb

cuando

  1. when

Derived terms

Conjunction

cuando

  1. when
    Ven cuando estés listo.
    Come when you're ready.

Usage notes

  • This same word also functions as the interrogative pronoun when?, but in such case it is written with an accent mark to distinguish it from this meaning: ¿cuándo?

Derived terms

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