spanish meaning

Question

What does the word "ya" mean in Spanish, and how is it used?

Answer 1

There's a translator on this site -- basically a dictionary. It works wonders.

Answer 2

This little word has many meanings.

It can express exasperation, "¡Ya!" - I'm coming already. Surprise of something that's happened, "¿Estás aquí, ya?" - You're here already?. Or about to happen, "¡Cuídate, ya pasará! Be careful, it'll happen!

Or when you've just had enough of someone, or a situation, "!Basta ya!" - Enough!

Hope that helps, there's so many expressions you'll hear with this word, these are just a few!