Where Are You in Spanish | 4 Phrases & Explanation
The phrase used to say where are you in Spanish depends on context and who you’re speaking to.
Where are you in Spanish can be:
- ¿Dónde estás?
- ¿Dónde está?
- ¿Dónde estáis?
- ¿Dónde están?
How to say where are you in Spanish
To ask where are you in Spanish, you need the interrogative “dónde” [“where”] and the verb “estar” [“to be”].
The conjugation of “estar” changes based on three factors:
- Are you using it in the singular or the plural?
- Are you using it formally or informally?
- What part of the Spanish-speaking world are you using it in?
| Phrase | Pronunciation | Singular or plural | Formal or informal | Regional usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Dónde estás (tú)? | dohn-deh eh-stahs (too) | Singular | Informal | All |
| ¿Dónde estás (vos)? | dohn-deh eh-stahs (vohs) | Singular | Informal | Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, much of Central America |
| ¿Dónde está (usted)? | dohn-deh eh-stah (oos-tehd) | Singular | Formal | All |
| ¿Dónde estáis (vosotros)? | dohn-deh es-tah-ees (voh-soh-trohs) | Plural | Informal | Spain |
| ¿Dónde están (ustedes)? | dohn-deh eh-stahn (oos-teh-dehs) | Plural | Formal or informal | Spain (formal)
Latin America (both) |
The subject pronouns (e.g., “tu” or “usted”) are in parentheses in this table because they are optional. In Spanish, you don’t always have to include a subject in the sentence, as Spanish verbs are conjugated to convey the subject.
For example, “¿Dónde estás tú?” and “¿Dónde estás?” are equally correct. However, you’ll more often hear “¿Dónde estás?” because its meaning is evident without “tú.”
¿Dónde está usted, Sra. López? [Where are you, Mrs. Lopez?]
Estoy en Madrid centro, ¿dónde estáis? [I’m in central Madrid; where are you?]
How to say where are you going in Spanish
If you want to ask “Where are you going?” in Spanish, you need to use the verb “ir” [“to go”] and “adónde” [“to where”] instead of “dónde.”
While these phrases technically translate as “To where are you going?” in English, the meaning in Spanish is “Where are you going?”
| Phrase | Pronunciation | Singular or plural | Formal or informal | Regional usage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Adónde vas (tú)? | ah-dohn-deh vahs (too) | Singular | Informal | All |
| ¿Adónde vas (vos)? | ah-dohn-deh vahs (vohs) | Singular | Informal | Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, much of Central America |
| ¿Adónde va (usted)? | ah-dohn-deh vah (oos-tehd) | Singular | Formal | All |
| ¿Adónde váis (vosotros)? | ah-dohn-deh vah-ees (voh-soh-trohs) | Plural | Informal | Spain |
| ¿Adónde van (ustedes)? | ah-dohn-deh vahn (oos-teh-dehs) | Plural | Formal or informal | Spain (formal)
Latin America (both) |
¿Adónde va, Sra. López? [Where are you going, Mrs. Lopez?]
¿Adónde van ustedes? ¿A Buenos Aires? [Where are you going? To Buenos Aires?]
Frequently asked questions about where are you in Spanish
- How do I say where are you at in Spanish?
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To ask “where are you at” in Spanish, you could say:
- ¿Dónde estás? (informal singular)
- ¿Dónde está? (formal singular)
- ¿Dónde estáis? (informal plural)
- ¿Dónde están? (formal or informal plural)
These phrases also mean where are you in Spanish.
A QuillBot Grammar Check can make sure you’re using the appropriate form of “where are you at” in Spanish.
- How do I say where are you located in Spanish?
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To ask “where are you located” in Spanish, say “¿Dónde estás ubicado/a?” (pronounced dohn-deh eh-stahs oo-bee-kah-doh/dah)
This is the informal singular form, and the ending of “ubicado” changes based on the gender of the person you’re speaking to.
For a formal singular option, use “¿Dónde está ubicado/a?” For a plural option, say “¿Dónde están ubicados/as?”
A QuillBot Grammar Check can check that you’re saying “where are you located” or where are you in Spanish correctly.
- What is the meaning of dónde está?
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“¿Dónde está?” (pronounced dohn-deh eh-stah) means either “where are you” or “where is he/she/it” in Spanish.
When asking “where are you,” “¿Dónde está?” is formal. The informal way to say this is “¿Dónde estás?”
QuillBot’s free Translator can help you find other ways to say where are you in Spanish.
