Ya (en. Already)

/ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

It is used to indicate that something has occurred before the present moment.

I have already eaten.

Ya he comido.

Indicates that something is no longer necessary or is no longer the case.

I no longer need help.

Ya no necesito ayuda.

Used to express that an action will soon begin.

I'm on my way, don't worry.

Ya voy, no te preocupes.

From Latin 'iam', which means 'already'.

Enough already

Indicates that something should stop as it has prolonged too long.

Ya basta

We'll see

Expresses that a decision will be made later.

Ya veremos

It's about time

Means that the moment to do something has already arrived.

Ya es hora

no longer

Indicates that something has ceased to be the case.

ya no

since

Used to provide a reason or cause.

ya que

right now

Means that something will happen shortly.

ya mismo

Expression that indicates impatience.

Come on, please hurry up!

¡Ya, por favor, apúrate!

Used to emphasize that something is obvious.

That was already known.

Eso ya se sabía.