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Asturian
Etymology
From Latin quandō.
Conjunction
cuando
- when (at what time)
- when (at such time as)
Derived terms
Portuguese
Adverb
cuando (not comparable)
- (uncommon) Obsolete spelling of quando.
Conjunction
cuando
- (uncommon) Obsolete spelling of quando.
Pronoun
cuando
- (uncommon) Obsolete spelling of quando.
Spanish
Etymology
Inherited from Latin quandō. Compare English cue.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkwando/
- Rhymes: -ando
- Syllabification: cuan‧do
Adverb
cuando
- when
Derived terms
Conjunction
cuando
- 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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