To make broad statements or political promises about unknown people, places, or choices, use indefinite expressions like dondequiera que, cualquiera que, and quienquiera que.
Because these refer to hypothetical or non-specific situations, they are followed by the subjunctive.
Dondequiera que (Wherever)
Use dondequiera que to refer to an unknown or non-specific location.
| Wherever voters live, we will listen to them. | Dondequiera que vivan los votantes, los escucharemos. |
| Wherever you are, education will be free. | Dondequiera que ustedes estén, la educación será gratuita. |
Cualquiera que (Whatever / Anyone who)
Use cualquiera que to refer to a non-specific choice or person.
| Whatever the decision may be, we will promote education. | Cualquiera que sea la decisión, promoveremos la educación. |
| Anyone who reads the reform will understand the economy. | Cualquiera que lea la reforma comprenderá la economía. |
Quienquiera que (Whoever)
Use quienquiera que to refer to an unknown person or group.
| Whoever wins will protect the nation. | Quienquiera que gane protegerá la nación. |
| I will support the reform, whoever proposes it. | Apoyaré la reforma, quienquiera que la proponga. |
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