Aún (en. Still)

/aˈun/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

It is used to express that something persists until a certain moment.

I still haven’t finished my homework.

Aún no he terminado mis deberes.

It is used in comparative sentences to emphasize the persistence of a situation.

Today is even hotter than yesterday.

Hoy hace aún más calor que ayer.

Indicates that something is true or remains in a state despite what might be expected.

Even so, I decided to go ahead with my plans.

Aún así, decidí seguir adelante con mis planes.

It comes from the Latin 'adhuc', which means 'up to here'.

even so

Indicates that something is true or remains despite circumstances.

aún así

not yet

Means that something has not occurred up to the present.

todavía no

Are you still not ready?

A question to find out if someone has not finished preparing.

¿aún no estás listo?

still

Adverb that indicates that something persists or continues to be true.

todavía

already

Adverb that denotes that something has occurred before now.

however

Conjunction that indicates contrast with what was previously stated.

sin embargo

Even in youth slang, it can be used as a synonym for 'still'.

I still have time to go out before they close the package.

Aún tengo tiempo para salir antes de que cierren el paquete.

It is colloquially used to emphasize that something remains valid or true.

You told me you would come, and I’m still waiting.

Me dijiste que vendrías, y aún espero.