Language
Spanish
Level
A2
Unit
Preposiciones y conjunciones
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

A 'cuando' clause shows the time something happens.

When to use it

Use 'cuando' clauses to talk about the time or situation when something happens.

Key forms

Examples

Cuando llego a casa, ceno.

English: When I get home, I eat dinner.

Llamo a mi amigo cuando termino el trabajo.

English: I call my friend when I finish work.

Cuando llueve, nos quedamos dentro.

English: When it rains, we stay inside.

Ella sonríe cuando ve a su perro.

English: She smiles when she sees her dog.

Tips

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