¿cuándo nos vamos?
/ˈkwando nos ˈbamos/word by word
The English phrase "when are we going?" is translated into Spanish as ¿cuándo nos vamos?
This phrase is used to ask about the time a group intends to depart or leave a place. You may also encounter the phrase ¿Cuándo nos vamos de parranda?, which specifically asks when a group is going out for a night on the town or a spree.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain areas of Spain, the specific expression ¿Cuándo nos vamos de parranda? is used to ask when the group is going out for a night on the town.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase ¿cuándo nos vamos?, the verb ir (to go) is used with the reflexive pronoun nos to form the pronominal verb irse. This specific construction is used to emphasize the act of departing or leaving a location.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkwando nos ˈbamos/
Did you know?
- The expression irse de parranda describes a night of partying. The word parranda originally referred to a rustic arbor or trellis where people gathered to drink and sing.
- The word cuándo is a distant relative of the English word 'cue'. Both descend from the Latin word quandō.
- In certain social settings, asking ¿cuándo nos vamos? is not always a literal question about time, but can be a subtle way to tell others you are bored.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are preparing for a trip.
- DanielLucía, ¿cuándo nos vamos?Lucía, when are we going?
- LucíaNos vamos en diez minutos.We are leaving in ten minutes.
- DanielPerfecto, voy a buscar las llaves.Perfect, I'll go look for the keys.
- LucíaEstá bien, te espero en la puerta.All right, I'll wait for you at the door.
