Dónde: where
Pronunciation: DOHN-deh (stress the capital letters)
Dónde means “where” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: where
- How to say it: DOHN-deh
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “dónde” means and how to use it
Dónde means “where” in a question. Without the accent, “donde” links a place clause.
Examples with audio
- ¿Dónde trabajas?Where do you work?
- ¿De dónde eres?Where are you from?
- No sé dónde está mi teléfono.I do not know where my phone is.
Usage tip
“¿Adónde vas?” asks about direction (where to), and “¿de dónde eres?” asks about origin. Most speakers say “¿a dónde?” in two words as well.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “where” in Spanish?
“where” in Spanish is “dónde.” It is pronounced DOHN-deh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “dónde”?
Say DOHN-deh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
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