por doquiera
/poɾ doˈkjeɾa/
The English phrase 'all around' can be translated into Spanish as por doquiera. It is also spelled por doquier.
Meaning: in every surrounding place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| por doquiera | /poɾ doˈkjeɾa/ | |
| por doquier | /poɾ doˈkjeɾ/ | alternative form |
Por doquiera is used as an adverb to mean 'in every surrounding place'.
Which one should you use?
Por doquiera refers to physical or spatial locations. If you mean 'all around' in a figurative sense, such as 'including everything about a topic', use the phrase en todos los aspectos.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Por doquiera is a more literary or formal way to say 'everywhere' compared to common spoken Spanish. The form por doquier is an alternative spelling of por doquiera.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ doˈkjeɾa/
Did you know?
- The word doquiera contains a hidden grammatical wish, literally meaning 'wherever it may want'.
- Because por doquier is highly literary, using it in a casual conversation with friends might make a speaker sound like they are reciting a 19th-century novel.
- In modern Spanish, the more common equivalent dondequiera is used for 'anywhere', while por doquier is specifically reserved for the sense of 'everywhere' or 'all around'.
Examples in context
- La organización está trabajando para promover la igualdad en todas partes.The organization is working to promote equality all around.
- La música de este festival se puede escuchar por todas partes de la ciudad.The music from this festival can be heard all around the city.
- Hay tráfico por todas partes en esta ciudad.There is traffic all around in this city.
- Las mariposas vuelan por todos lados en esta hermosa reserva natural.Butterflies fly all around in this beautiful nature reserve.
- El arte está presente por todas partes en esta ciudad.Art is present all around in this city.
- La belleza natural se ve por todos lados en este país.Natural beauty is seen all around in this country.
- Es un jugador completo, capaz de destacarse por todas partes del campo.He is a complete player, able to stand out all around the field.
Example conversation
Javier and María are walking through a crowded park.
- JavierMira cuánta gente hay por doquiera.Look how many people there are all around.
- MaríaSí, el parque está muy lleno hoy.Yes, the park is very full today.
- JavierParece que todo el mundo salió.It seems like everyone came out.
- MaríaEs un día perfecto para caminar.It is a perfect day for a walk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “all around” translations and entries por doquiera, por doquier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doquier, doquiera, por, por doquier, por doquiera, CC BY-SA 4.0.
