Already (es. Ya)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ya comí mi almuerzo.
I've already eaten my lunch.
Context: daily life
Yo ya estoy aquí.
I'm already here.
Context: daily life
¿Ya tienes tu tarea?
Do you already have your homework?
Context: school

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ya he terminado el libro que empecé la semana pasada.
I've already finished the book I started last week.
Context: reading
Es importante que ya hables con tu profesor sobre el examen.
It's important that you already talk to your teacher about the exam.
Context: school
Ya que hemos discutido el problema, ahora podemos proponer soluciones.
Since we've discussed the problem, we can now propose solutions.
Context: discussion

Advanced (C1-C2)

El fenómeno de la globalización ya ha modificado nuestras costumbres y tradiciones.
The phenomenon of globalization has already changed our customs and traditions.
Context: culture
Ya no es suficiente permanecer en silencio ante las injusticias sociales.
It's no longer enough to remain silent in the face of social injustices.
Context: society
El avance de la tecnología ha cambiado radicalmente el panorama comunicacional que ya conocíamos.
The advancement of technology has radically changed the communication landscape that we already knew.
Context: technology

Synonyms

  • ahora
  • en este momento
  • ya mismo