hasta que (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

"hasta que" is a conjunction in Spanish.

Phonetic Transcription

/hasta ke/

Translation Options into English

• Until (that)

Meaning and Usage

"hasta que" is used to indicate a point in time culminating in the occurrence of something or a situation that must occur or be reached. It translates to "until" in English and is frequently used in both oral and written contexts in Spanish.

Example Sentences

1. No me iré hasta que termines tus deberes.

2. I won't leave until you finish your homework.

3. Esperamos en la estación hasta que llegó el tren.

4. We waited at the station until the train arrived.

Idiomatic Expressions

"hasta que" is commonly used within various idiomatic expressions in Spanish, often emphasizing the conditions or limits of actions or states. Here are some examples:

1. Hazlo hasta que duela.
2. Do it until it hurts.

3. (Encouragement to push through discomfort)

4. Hasta que la muerte nos separe.

5. Until death do us part.

6. (Commonly used in wedding vows)

7. Vive hasta que no puedas más.

8. Live until you can't anymore.

9. (A call to embrace life fully)

10. Hasta que el sol salga.

11. Until the sun rises.

12. (Indicating persistence or endurance)

13. Esperaré hasta que llueva.

14. I will wait until it rains.
15. (Highlighting an indefinite waiting period)

Etymology

The phrase "hasta que" is derived from the Spanish preposition "hasta," meaning "until" or "up to," combined with "que," meaning "that" or "which." Together, they form a conjunction indicating a limit or point in time.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: "hasta" (until), "hasta que" can also be replaced by "en cuanto" (as soon as) in some contexts.
• Antonyms: "después de que" (after), "una vez que" (once) which indicate a point that occurs after another action rather than before or during it.