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"Cuando sea" is a phrase which is often translated as "whenever", and "donde sea" is a phrase which is often translated as "wherever". Learn more about the difference between "cuando sea" and "donde sea" below.
cuando sea(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. whenever
No tenemos por qué ir de compras hoy, podemos ir cuando sea.We don't need to go shopping today, we can go whenever.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Vengan cuando sea, pero vengan porque necesito que me ayuden a llevar estas cajas al almacén.Come whenever you want, but come because I need you to help me take these boxes to the warehouse.
¿Cuándo vas a arreglar tu cuarto? - ¡Qué pesada, mamá! Lo haré cuando sea.When will you tidy up your room? - Mom, you're such a pain! I'll do it whenever I want.
a. whenever
Cuando sea posible, duerma un mínimo de ocho horas diarias.Whenever possible, sleep at least eight hours every day.
donde sea(
dohn
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deh
seh
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. wherever
Me iré donde sea, pero desde luego no pienso seguir viviendo en esta ciudad.I'll go wherever, but I certainly don't plan to go on living in this town.
b. anywhere
Tú eres una persona feliz, y yo creo que lo serás donde sea que estés.You're a happy person, and I think you'll be so anywhere you are.
c. no matter where
Los celulares te ayudan a seguir en contacto con tus seres queridos donde sea que estés.Cell phones help you stay in touch with your loved ones no matter where you are.
2. (general)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Pongan los juguetes donde sea, pero quítenlos del suelo porque si no alguien se va a tropezar.Put the toys wherever you want, but remove them from the floor because otherwise someone is going to trip over.
Podemos quedar en el café o donde sea.We can meet at the coffee shop or anywhere you want.
