quando
when
Beginner Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ˈkwan.do/
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Cultural Note
Quando is used both as a question word and as a conjunction meaning 'when.' Italians have a famously flexible relationship with time, so 'quando?' may receive approximate answers. The concept of 'il quarto d'ora accademico' (academic quarter hour) of accepted lateness reflects this.
📝 Example Sentences
Quando arrivi?
When do you arrive?
Quando ero piccolo, vivevo in campagna.
When I was small, I lived in the countryside.