when would you used ' ya que'

Question

Hi, I'd like to know when to use YA QUE in Spanish and if possible the English trnslation. Thanks

Answer 1

Hi harry, welcome to the site

ya que = as

As we are healthy we don't go to the doctor.

Ya que somos sanos, no vamos al médico.

Ya que este el martes es fiesta, me voy de vacaciones.

Answer 2

Hola Harry! In addition to what Heidita said, 'ya que' can also mean 'since' as a connective word, and can be used in the middle of a sentence. Example:

"Al oso polar se le ha catalogado de marítimo, ya que pasa la mayor parte de su vida sobre masas de hielo flotante cazando focas."

"The polar bear is considered to be a marine mammal, since it spends most of its time on sea ice hunting for seals."