English–Spanish
“when” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkwando/
Example
Me llamó cuando salió de casa.
He called me when he left the house.
How to say “when” in Spanish
“When” in Spanish is cuando.
A single point or span on a timeline that links two clauses.
Example sentences with cuando
Avísame cuando llegues a casa.
Let me know when you arrive home.
Tips for using cuando
- In narratives referring to specific past events, cuando takes the indicative while in future or hypothetical contexts it commonly takes the subjunctive.