Meaning
Significado: La expresión se utiliza para indagar sobre el tiempo específico en que ocurrió un evento o acción. Por ejemplo, si alguien pregunta «When did you call me?», está preguntando «¿Cuándo me llamaste?».
Uso: Esta estructura se emplea en preguntas pasadas. Es importante recordar que después de «When did you», el verbo principal siempre va en su forma base, ya que el auxiliar «did» ya indica que la acción ocurrió en el pasado.
Ejemplos:
En resumen, «When did you» es una herramienta esencial en inglés para preguntar sobre acciones pasadas, y su correcta utilización facilita la comunicación y comprensión en situaciones cotidianas.
Today's Sentences
- When did you start driving?
- When did you eat breakfast?
- When did you start running?
- When did you go to the market?
- When did you get back from London?
- Writer's Note
01
When did you start driving?
Situation 1
When did you start driving?
I got my license when I was 17.
That’s so young!
I had so much fun the first few years when I started driving.
Situation 2
You can make a right at the lights.
Got it.
When did you start driving?
I think I started driving when I was 21.
02
When did you eat breakfast?
Situation 1
I’m so hungry.
Me too.
When did you eat breakfast?
I didn’t have time for breakfast.
Wanna go for an early lunch?
¿Quieres ir a almorzar temprano?
Situation 2
When did you eat breakfast?
Why do you ask?
I kinda feel like going for an early lunch.
I could eat.
Let’s go!
¡Vamos!
03
When did you start running?
Situation 1
When did you start running?
It’s been a few years now.
Should I slow down a bit?
¿Debería reducir un poco la velocidad?
Yes, let’s run together.
Okay.
I’ll pace myself.
Me lo tomaré con calma.
Situation 2
How many laps have you done?
I think I've done three.
When did you start running?
My watch tells me I’ve been running for 30 minutes.
04
When did you go to the market?
Situation 1
When did you go to the market?
I needed some asparagus, so I ran to the market real quick.
Thanks for preparing such a beautiful meal.
It was my pleasure.
Thank you for keeping me company.
Gracias por hacerme compañía.
Situation 2
There’s so much food in the fridge!
When did you go to the market?
¿Cuándo fuiste al mercado?
I just got back.
Are you hungry?
¿Tienes hambre?
I’m starving!
Okay, I'll cook your favorite.
05
When did you get back from London?
Situation 1
When did you get back from London?
I just got back yesterday.
You must be tired.
How was your trip?
¿Cómo fue tu viaje?
It was really great.
I loved all the cultural attractions.
Me encantaron todas las atracciones culturales.
Situation 2
How was your trip?
When did you get back from London?
¿Cuándo regresaste de "London"?
It was great!
It’s been a week since I got back.
Ha pasado una semana desde que regresé.
I’d love to hear more about London over coffee.
Sure!
Let me know when you have free time.
Avísame cuando tengas tiempo libre.
Writer's Note
Did you vs. Do you
"Did you?" Is asking about something you have already experienced.
"Do you?" If you're asking about something that's happening currently or in the future, the correct phrase would be "Do you".
Examples:
- Did you like the movie last night?
- Did you eat lunch with your coworker?
- Did you yell at the client
- Do you know what is happening to our company?
- Do you want to go on a date with me?
- Do you go to the gym for weight training or yoga classes?
Add "when" to your question.
- When did you go shopping?
- When did you do your homework?
- When did you have coffee?
- When do you watch tv?
- When do you eat dinner?
- When do you get up for work?
When do you study English? When did you learn how to speak English? Give us a shout and let us know when you learnt how to speak English so well.🫵👍🙂↕️