ya
Meanings
Adverb
1. now, right now, (in the negative) anymore, no longer (in the present or imperative)
a. by now, at this point
2. indicates completion of an action (difference from sense 4 depends on context) (in the past)
3. yet (in questions)
4. already
5. at some point in the future, later, eventually, soon, then, afterwards
6. immediately
7. only (in negatives, regional)
Examples2109
¿¡Ya acabaste!? ¡Qué rápido eres!
You're already done!? You're so fast!
Ya llegué a la estación.
I've arrived at the station. (I've completed the action of getting there)
Ya (lo) entiendo.
I understand (now).
¿Estamos allí ya?
Are we there yet?
Ya (lo) entendí.
I understand now. Literally, “Now I understood.”
Ya he llegado al aeropuerto. ¿Estás aquí?
I'm at the airport (now). You here? (you finished the action of getting to the airport just now)