"where is" in reference to a building

Question

What is the Spanish word/phrase for "where is?" in reference to a building?

Answer 1

in Spanish we would say 'Dónde está?'

We wouldn't say that for a building. We would say that for a person or an object. But a building doesn't move and it's location is a characteristic, so we would say "¿Donde es?" - ServantOfGod97, Dec 11, 2013

mmm not in Spain hahaha I've never in my life said Donde es? for a building, and I can assure you that no one does it in Spain - AitaFM, Dec 12, 2013

Answer 2

Servant,

we would say "¿Donde es?"

I have to disagree. Estar is nearly always used to refer to location.

There are situations in which you use "es" to refer to location, but based on the question I think está is the correct answer.

Plus AitaFM's profile says she's a native speaker so my money is on her.

I understand that but my whole family is from Mexico and they are all native speakers. They always use "Donde es." You can probably use both i use "Donde es" and that's all i hear people use. - ServantOfGod97, Dec 12, 2013

But you know maybe it's different in other countries. - ServantOfGod97, Dec 12, 2013

Answer 3

It would be "Donde es" because a building is at a permanent location. Happy to help

Answer 4

For events (parties, conferences, lectures, etc.) you use :"es". For buildings you use "está". Basically if you can ask "¿Dónde tiene lugar?" or :"Where does it take place?" then you use "es". Else, you use "está".

As for ServantOfGod, I've learned to use "está" for buildings. I could be wrong or it could be regional. Above is what I've been taught.

Answer 5

Donde se queda el edificio?