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¿Dónde está el reloj?

¿Dónde está el reloj?
Where is the clock?
From Lesson 49:Telling time (es la, son las)·Spanish (Spain)

Questions & Answers about ¿Dónde está el reloj?

Why do we use está here instead of es?
Because you are learning to tell time in this lesson, you will use the verb ser to say what time it is (for example, Es la una). However, when asking about the physical location of an object—like the clock itself—you must use estar. We always use estar to talk about where things are.
Does reloj mean clock or watch?
It means both! In Spanish, reloj is the general word for any time-telling device, whether it is a clock on the wall, an alarm clock on your nightstand, or a watch on your wrist.
How do you pronounce the 'j' at the end of reloj?
The letter j in Spanish makes a raspy, breathy 'h' sound (similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch' or a strong English 'h'). Because it sits at the very end of reloj, the sound is usually quite soft, but it should never sound like an English 'j'.
Why does Dónde have an accent mark?
All question words in Spanish require a written accent mark. Words like dónde (where), qué (what), and cómo (how) always have one when they are used to ask a question. It also reminds you to put a little extra vocal stress on that vowel when speaking.

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