Até (en. Until)
/aˈte/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
conjunction
Indicates that something is expected to happen until a specific point in time.
I will wait here until you arrive.
Esperaré aquí até que llegues.
It is used to express a limit or end in a series of actions.
I can't work until you finish your part.
No puedo trabajar até que termines tu parte.
Introduces a condition that must be met for something to occur.
You can leave until you finish your homework.
Puedes salir até que termines tu tarea.
Etymology
From the Latin 'usque ad', which means 'until'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
up to here
Indicates a specific point in a conversation or location.
até aquí
see you later
A farewell expression that indicates they will see each other again.
até luego
until you tell me
A condition that states action will only be taken when certain information is received.
até que me digas
Related Words
until
Indicates a limit in time or space.
hasta
as far as I know
An expression that indicates the information is accurate up to a certain limit.
hasta donde sé
see you soon
A farewell that indicates expecting to see the person again soon.
hasta pronto
Slang Meanings
It is used to express to an extreme state.
I was studying until exhaustion.
Estuve estudiando até el cansancio.
An expression of interrupting an action until further notice.
The project is on hold until further notice.
El proyecto está detenido até nuevo aviso.