Aùn (en. Still)

/a'un/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to denote that something continues over time.
The response I was waiting for has not arrived yet.
Aùn no ha llegado la respuesta que estaba esperando.
Expresses a greater expectation or intensity.
She is even more talented than her sister.
Ella es aùn más talentosa que su hermana.
It is used in questions to request additional information.
Haven't you finished the project yet?
¿No has terminado aùn el proyecto?

Etymology

From Latin 'adhuc', meaning 'up to here' or 'still'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

even so
Despite what was mentioned before.
aùn así
even more
Indicates a higher or additional degree.
aùn más
not even
To emphasize that not even a certain point has been reached.
ni aùn

Related Words

still
Indicates that something remains in force or has not changed.
todavía
even
It is used to add something that reinforces or enlarges an idea.
incluso

Slang Meanings

Indicates that something is surprisingly true even after difficult times.
Even with all that has happened, she keeps smiling.
Aùn con todo lo que ha pasado, sigue sonriendo.
An expression that denotes disbelief about an unexpected fact.
He still dares to come after what happened.
Aùn se atreve a venir después de lo que pasó.