Paralee's 1.7 video uses "¿A dónde vas?" every time.

Question

We just discussed that this was incorrect this morning. I'm a little distressed over this. It should be "Adónde vas?" Would anyone like to chime in?

Nice post! - --Mariana--, Sep 14, 2012

Answer 1

It is not incorrect, there are variations on usage and here is a wonderful author from Madrid that explains some of the differences:

http://blog.lengua-e.com/2009/adonde-a-donde-adonde-a-donde/

there is also a question posted here the other day relating to this: http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/236709/adnde-para-dnde-cul-es-la-diferencia

nice to see someone is sharp enough to catch the nuances

and yes, Paralee is a shining star in the world of Spanish

Thank you for the response. That's what I needed. - rheit, Sep 13, 2012

Bien hecho Floridafisherman - DJ_Huero, Sep 13, 2012

Answer 2

It's not that "cut and dried" in my opinion. The Diccionario panhispánico de dudas says that there is no difference, but the Real Academia Española says that it is always incorrect (as used in the video). I can find just as many "definitive" answers for one way as for the other.

Thank you, That helps. - rheit, Sep 13, 2012

Answer 3

language is never cut & dry

for instance to this day we deliniate orthography between the US & UK

color here colour there

such is life in the world of art & language hard on teachers when students demand black or white answers yet with there lies a lesson

all the best

Very good answer! =] - DJ_Huero, Sep 13, 2012

Answer 4

I personally use "¿Adónde?" but as Jack says, "I can find just as many "definitive" answers for one way as for the other."