¿Adónde vas?
In Spanish, "where are you going?" is expressed as ¿Adónde vas?
This phrase is a question used to ask someone about their destination.
Which one should you use?
While you may hear ¿Dónde vas? in casual speech, ¿Adónde vas? is the grammatically more precise way to express movement toward a destination.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, you might hear ¿Para dónde vas? instead of ¿A dónde vas?
How does it change in a sentence?
To speak formally, change the verb form to ¿Adónde va usted? instead of using ¿Adónde vas?
Did you know?
- Depending on the tone, ¿Adónde vas? can be used as a rhetorical exclamation of disbelief or a way to tell someone they are making a mistake.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, asking ¿Adónde vas? is often used as a friendly greeting rather than a literal interrogation about a destination.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, asking ¿Adónde vas? to a stranger can feel intrusive, almost as if you are demanding to know their business.
Examples in context
- Hola, Pedro. ¿A dónde te diriges esta tarde?Hi, Pedro. Where are you headed this afternoon?
- Señor García, ¿a dónde se dirige esta mañana?Mr. García, where are you going this morning?
- Veo que llevas una maleta, ¿adónde vas?I see you are carrying a suitcase, where are you going?
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier run into each other on the street.
- Sofía¡Hola Javier! ¿Adónde vas?Hi Javier! Where are you going?
- JavierVoy a la biblioteca a estudiar.I am going to the library to study.
- SofíaYo también voy por esa zona.I am going that way too.
- JavierPerfecto, podemos caminar juntos.Perfect, we can walk together.
