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"Para dónde vas" is a form of "para dónde vas", a phrase which is often translated as "where you're going". "Por" is a preposition which is often translated as "by". Learn more about the difference between "por" and "para dónde vas" below.
por(
pohr
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
5. (by way of)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
¿Has ido a por tu hijo a la escuela?Have you picked up your son from school?
Habrá que ir a por leche cuando lleguemos.We'll need to go out for milk when we get there.
8. (for each)
10. (in place of)
a. for
Yo terminaré el trabajo por ti cuando estés de vacaciones.I'll finish the job for you while you're on vacation.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Está por verse.That remains to be seen.
El asunto está por resolverse.The issue is yet to be resolved.
para dónde vas(
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dohn
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bahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (in statements; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. where you're going
Tienes que tomar una calle o la otra dependiendo de para dónde vas.You have to take one street or the other depending on where you're going.
2. (informal) (in questions; singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. where are you going
¿Para dónde vas ahora? Si pasas por el gimnasio, podrías dejarme allí.Where are you going now? If you go past the gym, you could drop me there.
