How do you use the word ‘ya’?
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It really all depends on how do you want to use the word "Ya", for example: 1.- "Ya" as an adverb of time: It is used to indicate that an action has already happened or will happen soon. For example: a) "Ya comí" (I already ate) b) "Llegaré ya" (I will arrive soon) 2.- "Ya" as an adverb of confirmation or emphasis: It is used to affirm or emphasize something that has been mentioned before. For example: a) "Sí, ya entiendo" (Yes, I understand now) b) "Ya lo sé" (I already know) 3.-"Ya" as a conjunction: It is used to express contrast or concession. It can be translated as "but" or "although" in English. For example: a)"Quiero ir al cine, pero ya es muy tarde" (I want to go to the movies, but it's already late) b)"Ya llueve, aunque llevamos paraguas" (It's raining already, although we have umbrellas) 4.- "Ya" as an interjection: It is used to express impatience or annoyance. For example: a)"¡Ya basta!" (Enough already!) b)"¡Ya déjame en paz!" (Leave me alone already!)
- Maryann PrattNative Spanish/English Speaker
So ya can be used to say I understand Example: if you ask for directions and you understand you can simply say “ya, gracias” It can also be used to say something is done/ready Example: you are done with homework “ya” Can also be used to say ok. Example: someone tells you they are going to the beach. “Ya” It can also be used to ask now. Example: someone says let’s go out to eat. “Ya?”
Ya is Ok o Esta bien :)
I use the word “ya” for “already” or “done”, “okay”, “fine”, etc.
Ya: ahora mismo Ya mismo
- Patricia YapurSpanish Native Tutor for many years, worked in the Hotel and Tourist field, world traveller.
Is an Spanish expression that means ready in action.
I am using it for the person i really know, or for my brothers, sister for answering there question , example Do you finish cook? i answered( Ya!)
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