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cuando

cuando is Spanish for when.

What cuando means

conj. · #38

when

Example: Cuando llegues, avísame.

When you arrive, let me know.

How common is it?

cuando is ranked #38 of the 500 most common Spanish words. It is in the first hundred, which means you will meet it in almost every sentence you read or hear.

Nearby on the frequency list

Words with a similar frequency to cuando — learning them together is more efficient than learning them alphabetically.

• ver — to see
• porque — because
• dar — to give
• muy — very
• sin — without
• la vez — time, occasion

See all 500 most common Spanish words

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Compiled and checked by the Flipkado team · Last updated 2026-08-22