Todavia (en. Still)

/to.ˈða.βia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
It is used to express that an action or situation is still valid.
We are still waiting for the bus.
Todavía estamos esperando el autobús.
Refers to something that has not changed or remains constant.
I still remember that day.
Todavía me acuerdo de aquel día.
Indicates that something has not happened up to the present moment.
I haven't finished my homework yet.
No he terminado mi tarea todavía.

Etymology

From Latin 'tardivus', which means 'late' or 'slow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

not yet
Indicates that something has not occurred up to this moment.
todavía no
there is still
Refers to the fact that there is still an amount available.
todavía queda
there is still time
Means that the time has not run out to do something.
todavía hay tiempo

Related Words

aún
Synonym of todavía, used in similar contexts.
aún
ya
Word that indicates that something has occurred before this moment.
ya

Slang Meanings

Still in the sense that no matter what happens, one does not give up.
He says he still has the strength to keep fighting.
Él dice que todavía le queda fuerza para seguir luchando.
Colloquial use to indicate that something is certain or imminent.
This party is going to be great, you still can't imagine it.
Esta fiesta va a estar muy bien, todavía no te lo imaginas.