adónde
ADV
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[/aˈðonde/es-ES]
to where
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towards where
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where to
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untranslatable concept
untranslatable
(The word 'adónde' implies a specific direction or destination in a more nuanced way than the literal translations can convey.)
This interrogative or exclamatory adverb is used to inquire or express movement towards a particular place or destination. While often translated as 'to where' or 'where to,' 'adónde' uniquely emphasizes the implied direction or specific end point of a journey or action, distinguishing it from simply asking 'where' something is located (which would use dónde). It conveys the idea of 'to what place?' or 'towards what destination?'.
- ¿Adónde vas con tanta prisa? — Where are you going in such a hurry?
- No sé adónde ir después de esto. — I don't know where to go after this.
- ¡Mira adónde ha llegado con su esfuerzo! — Look where he's gotten with his effort!
- La flecha indica adónde debemos dirigirnos. — The arrow indicates where we should head.