hasta
until
The Spanish word 'hasta' is used in a similar context to the English word 'until'. It can be used to indicate a point of time or an event that something will continue up to. For example, in the sentence 'I will wait until tomorrow', the word 'until' would be translated to 'hasta' in Spanish - 'Voy a esperar hasta mañana'.
Example sentences using: hasta
Trabajaré hasta tarde esta noche.
I will work late tonight.
In this sentence, 'hasta' is used to indicate the point in time something will occur, implying work will continue 'until' late at night.
No nos veremos hasta el próximo año.
We won't see each other until next year.
This is a statement that implies the speaker and the person addressed will not encounter each other 'until' the following year.
Continuaré corriendo hasta que esté cansado.
I will keep running until I'm tired.
This phrase expresses an action that will continue 'until' a certain condition is met . In this case, it is 'until' the speaker becomes tired.
Espera hasta que la luz se ponga verde.
Wait until the light turns green.
Here, 'hasta' indicates the duration someone should wait. It means to wait 'until' a specific event takes place - the light turning green.
Vive cada día hasta el máximo.
Live every day to the fullest.
In this sentence, 'hasta' indicates 'up to' a certain degree or extent. The speaker advises to live each day 'up to' the maximum extent possible.
No pararé hasta conseguirlo.
I won't stop until I get it.
This sentence is expressing a determination to continue doing something 'until' a certain goal is achieved.
Hasta el infinito y más allá.
To infinity and beyond.
In this phrase, 'hasta' is used to express a limit or extent. In this case, it's part of a famous quote from the movie Toy Story.
Estudié hasta las tres de la mañana.
I studied until three in the morning.
This sentence shows the use of 'hasta' to indicate the point that an activity stopped. Here, it indicates that the studying continued 'until' 3 am.
Hasta ahora, todo va bien.
So far, everything is going well.
This phrase is used to express that everything is going well up to this point. The word 'hasta' is used to indicate 'until' or 'up to' this moment.