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"Dondequiera" is an adverb which is often translated as "anywhere", and "donde sea" is a phrase which is often translated as "wherever". Learn more about the difference between "dondequiera" and "donde sea" below.
dondequiera(
dohn
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deh
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kyeh
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rah
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. anywhere
En esta ciudad puedes encontrar una librería dondequiera.You can find a bookshop anywhere in this city.
b. everywhere
Venden banderas dondequiera porque se acerca el Día de la Independencia.Flags are being sold everywhere because it's nearly Independence Day.
donde sea(
dohn
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deh
seh
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ah
)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.
