How to Say ‘Since when?’ in Mexican Spanish
¿Desde cuándo?
DEHS-deh KWAHN-doh
[DEHS-deh KWAHN-doh]
💬 Usage Tip: Perfect for asking how long a problem has been happening.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In repair situations in Mexico, timing matters because it helps decide whether it’s urgent or recurring.
Phrase Breakdown
Desde
[DEHS-deh]
since / from
Marks the starting point in time.
¿Desde cuándo está fallando el boiler?
Since when has the boiler been failing?
cuándo
[KWAHN-doh]
when
Question word used to ask at what time or from what moment.
¿Desde cuándo no funciona la regadera?
Since when has the shower not been working?
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