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"Cuándo" is a form of "cuándo", an adverb which is often translated as "when". "Fecha" is a form of "fecha", a noun which is often translated as "date". Learn more about the difference between "cuándo" and "fecha" below.
cuándo(
kwahn
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doh
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. when
Nos vamos a casar, pero el cuándo y el dónde aún no lo sé.We are getting married, but I don't know when or where yet.
la fecha(
feh
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chah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
las fechas
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. time of the year
Las fiestas de Navidad son fechas alegres para la mayoría.Christmas is a happy time of the year for most.
