aún
still
The Spanish word 'aún' is used similarly to 'still' in English. It connotes an action or state continuing up to the present or a particular time. It is used to accentuate the fact that something that has started has not finished yet. Please note translation can vary based on context, as 'still' can also be translated as 'todavía' in Spanish.
Example sentences using: aún
Aún no hemos terminado el proyecto.
We haven't finished the project yet.
This sentence is a present perfect tense structure and 'aún' is used to denote that something has not yet occurred in the present.
Aún no tengo mi licencia de conducir.
I still don't have my driving license.
In this sentence, 'aún' is used to denote ongoing non-completion of an acquisition.
Aún hace frío afuera.
It's still cold outside.
Here 'aún' is used to indicate that the previous state of being cold outside still continues right now.
El niño aún está en la escuela.
The child is still at school.
In this example, 'aún' is used to indicate that a continuing situation from the past (the child being in school) continues to be the case.
Aún me duele la cabeza.
My head still hurts.
In this example, 'aún' is used to express the continuation of an action from the past into the present.
Aún es demasiado temprano para ir a la cama.
It's still too early to go to bed.
In this sentence, 'aún' is used to stress that the time isn't appropriate right now for a certain activity.
Aún no puedo creer que ganamos el partido.
I still can't believe we won the game.
Here 'aún' is used to express surprise or disbelief about an event that happened in the past.
Aún tenemos mucho que aprender.
We still have a lot to learn.
In this example, 'aún' is used to indicate that the task or process of learning is not completed.
Aún no sé si voy a ir a la fiesta.
I still don't know if I'm going to the party.
This sentence uses 'aún' to express uncertainty or indecision about a future action.
Aún no es hora de irnos.
It's not time for us to leave yet.
In this sentence, 'aún' is used to denote that the appropriate time for a particular event has not yet arrived.