Aún (en. Still)

/a.un/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that an action or situation persists to the present moment.
I haven't finished my homework yet.
Aún no he terminado mi tarea.
It is used to express something that remains valid.
It is still possible to correct the mistake.
Aún es posible rectificar el error.
Indicates that something continues to exist or occur.
There is still food in the fridge.
Aún queda comida en la nevera.

Etymology

The term 'aún' comes from the Latin 'adhuc', which means 'up to now' or 'still'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

even so
Despite what has been said or done.
aún así
not yet
Indicates that something has not been accomplished up to this moment.
aún no

Related Words

aun
Conjunction used to introduce an additional idea in a sentence.
aun
todavía
Adverb indicating that an action or situation is still present.
todavía

Slang Meanings

Still, in an informal context.
I am still waiting for them to respond to me.
Aún estoy esperando que me conteste.