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Why do Spanish say ya?
Ya is used to emphasize that a change from “not happened” to “happened” took place at a given time. Esta peli ya la vi en el cine. There was a time in the past when I hadn’t yet seen this movie, but at some point later I saw it (I already saw it).
What does ya mean in Spanish slang?
already
Ya is usually an adverb, very common in speech, whose meaning depends almost on the context. It can express both resignation and surprise, both agreement and disbelief. The most common translations of ya include “now,” “still,” and “already.”
What does VAZA mean in Spanish?
vase
Noun. váza f. vase (container used mainly for displaying flowers)
Can I say ya instead of you?
“You” is the grammatically correct, formal word. “Ya” is informal slang. Ya is an informal way of saying you, it is usually said in front of friends or someone you REALLY don’t like. You shouldn’t say this in front of people you just met because some may find it rude.
How do Puerto Ricans say stop?
If you want to say “stop” in Spanish, start with the verb parar, which means “to stop,” and the related noun parada.
Can we use ya for yes?
Yah is less frequently used than other slang forms of yes, so you may want to stick with yeah or even yup. Ya is slang, but it might not mean yes. In some situations, ya can be used to show agreement. Ya, I get it.
Can I use ya instead of yes?
If you write “ya” you stand out right away as a non-native speaker (or maybe a teenager). In conversation, texts, or emails, “yeah” or “yes” depends on the context. Both are usually fine. You will rarely look silly if you say “yes” anywhere, and saying “yeah” is only a problem in formal contexts.
Is it ya or yea or yeah?
“Yea” is a very old-fashioned formal way of saying “yes,” used mainly in voting. It’s the opposite of—and rhymes with—“nay.” When you want to write the common casual version of “yes,” the correct spelling is “yeah” (sounds like “yeh” ).