May Family Month Sale: LIFETIME discount of 40% OFF regular price!
Video Dictionary for Language Learners

The meaning of the Spanish word "cuando" and how you use it

1
cuando
(conj.) when
Add to
Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Cuando llego a casa , estoy cansada .
When I get home, I'm tired.
No me gusta cuando te enojas .
I don't like it when you get angry.
Quiz Yourself on " cuando"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
"If You Want to Say Goodbye" - Franco de Vita
y ni mucho menos ser tu parte negativa , cuando tú me has dado tanta alegría .
and nor much less be your negative side, when you have given me so much happiness.
"If You Want to Say Goodbye" - Franco de Vita
Si ya no nos queda nada , por qué luchar , cuando ya nada será igual .
If nothing remains for us anymore, why fight, when now nothing will be the same.
"If You Want to Say Goodbye" - Franco de Vita
cuando ya nada será igual .
when now nothing will be the same.
Quiz Yourself on " cuando"
2
de...vez...en...cuando
(phrase) once in a while; occasionally; rarely; every now and then
Add to
Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
De vez en cuando vamos a la playa .
Every now and then we go to the beach.
Mis amigos me visitan de vez en cuando .
My friends visit me once in a while.
Quiz Yourself on " de... vez... en... cuando"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
A Salesman's Body Language
y de vez en cuando le dice " sí " a lo que usted está indicando ,
and once in a while they say "yes" to what you're indicating,
Are You a Light Sleeper? Combat It Here!
la televisión de vez en cuando .
television every now and then.
Winter, the Dolphin 2 - Trailer
Sacúdelo de vez en cuando .
Shake it up sometimes.
Quiz Yourself on " de... vez... en... cuando"
3
cuando
(adv.) when; whenever (+ verb)
Add to
Ildu

Ildu

Content Editor
Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
View Bio

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Hazlo cuando puedas .
Do it whenever you can.
Estaré ahí cuando me digas .
I'll be there whenever you tell me to.
Quiz Yourself on " cuando"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Camp Safety
Cuando algo se aleje : «¿ Me lo alcanzarías ?»
When something moves away, "Would you hand it to me?"
Camp Safety
Cuando llueva , busca algún refugio
When it rains, look for a shelter
What Happens After the Death of Queen Elizabeth II?
De hecho , en las principales radios del país hay una luz que parpadea cuando muere un miembro de la familia real .
In fact, in the main radio stations of the country there is a light that flickers when a member of the royal family dies.
Quiz Yourself on " cuando"
4
siempre...y...cuando
(phrase) as long as; if and when
Add to

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Puedes ir a la playa siempre y cuando vuelvas temprano .
You can go to the beach as long as you come back early.
Podemos trabajar más horas siempre y cuando haya un aumento .
We can work more hours if and when there is a raise.
Quiz Yourself on " siempre... y... cuando"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Make Your Own Beer at Home - Part 1 of 3
Yo les recomiendo siempre y cuando es la primera vez que van a hacer una cerveza ,
I recommend to you if and when it's the first time that you're going to make beer,
Quiz Yourself on " siempre... y... cuando"
5
cuando...mucho
(phrase) at most (lit. when a lot)
Add to

Clickable Example Sentences

These examples and translations are created specifically for language learners, and are manually reviewed. Click on words to look them up.
Cuando mucho tardaremos una hora .
At most we'll take an hour.
Cuando mucho cantaré dos canciones .
At most I'll sing two songs.
Quiz Yourself on " cuando... mucho"

Video Examples

Video examples are manually reviewed for accuracy.
Quiz Yourself on " cuando... mucho"

Browse other useful Spanish words and phrases

no yes Friday what Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday Sunday o este tiene he puedo bueno soy era ser vez

Learn a Language with Music Videos, Movie Scenes, Inspiring Talks, and More

Get 14-Day Free Trial
Learn a Language with Music Videos, Movie Scenes, Inspiring Talks, and More