a dónde van

where are they going

where they're going

USAGE NOTE

This phrase may also be written "adónde van."

a dónde van(ah dohn-deh bahn)

phrase

1. (specific action; in questions; third person plural)

a. where are they going

Mira a Anita y Edu. ¿A dónde van sin su perro Charlie? Siempre van con él.

Look at Anita and Edu. Where are they going without their dog Charlie? They're always with him.

2. (habitual action; in questions; third person plural)

a. where do they go

Los caballos parecen felices, pero ¿a dónde van cuando llueve?

The horses seem happy, but where do they go when it rains?

3. (specific action; in questions; second person plural)

a. where are you going

¿A dónde van esta noche? - Vamos a una discoteca del centro, mamá.

Where are you going tonight? - We're going to a club downtown, Mom.

4. (habitual action; in questions; second person plural)

a. where do you go

¿A dónde van si quieren un poco de intimidad?

Where do you go if you want a little privacy?

5. (specific action; in statements; third person plural)

a. where they're going

Los García están metiendo valijas en el auto. Me pregunto a dónde van.

The Garcias are putting suitcases in their car. I wonder where they're going.

6. (habitual action; in statements; third person plural)

a. where they go

No sé a dónde van de vacaciones.

I don't know where they go on vacation.

7. (specific action; in statements; second person plural)

a. where you're going

Disculpen, ¿les importaría decirme a dónde van?

Excuse me, would you mind telling me where you're going?

8. (habitual action; in statements; second person plural)

a. where you go

No sé adónde van todos los viernes, pero me gustaría que me lo contaran.

I don't know where you go every Friday, but I'd like you to tell me.