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"Whenever" is a conjunction which is often translated as "siempre que", and "wherever" is a conjunction which is often translated as "dondequiera que". Learn more about the difference between "whenever" and "wherever" below.
whenever(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. siempre que
Whenever we go to family reunions, we have lots of fun.Siempre que vamos a las reuniones familiares, nos divertimos mucho.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. cuando sea
We can visit your parents whenever. It doesn't have to be this weekend.Podemos visitar a tus padres cuando sea. No tiene que ser este fin de semana.
wherever(
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. dondequiera que
You can't sit wherever you like; the seats are numbered.No puedes sentarte dondequiera que sea. Los asientos están numerados.
2. (anywhere)
b. a donde sea que
That cat will follow you wherever you go.Ese gato te seguirá a donde sea que vayas.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. donde sea
Buy water in the supermarket, at the kiosk, or wherever.Compra agua en el supermercado, en el quiosco o donde sea.
b. en cualquier parte
We can celebrate my birthday at a restaurant, bar, or wherever.Podemos celebrar mi cumpleaños en un restaurante, un bar, o en cualquier parte.
4. (old-fashioned) (in questions)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
