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"Well" is a form of "well", an adjective which is often translated as "bien". "Ya" is a pronoun which is often translated as "tú". Learn more about the difference between "well" and "ya" below.
well(
wehl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (properly)
4. (probably)
a. probablemente
He may well come with us to the auction.Probablemente vendrá con nosotros a la subasta.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
ya(
yuh
)A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
1. (colloquial) (subject; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. tú (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Are ya going to school today, or are ya feeling sick?¿Tú vas a la escuela hoy, o te sientes enfermo?
b. usted (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Ya know that you're my favorite boss, right?Usted sabe que es mi jefe favorito, ¿verdad?
2. (colloquial) (object; used to address one person)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. te (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
I want to help ya with your homework.Quiero ayudarte con tu tarea.
b. lo (formal) (singular, masculine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
It's a pleasure to see ya, sir.Es un placer verlo, señor.
c. la (formal) (singular, feminine)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
I'll have my secretary call ya.Diré a mi secretaria que la llame.
3. (colloquial) (subject; used to address multiple peopñe)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
4. (colloquial) (object; used to address multiple people)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. los (plural, masculine or mixed gender)
Painting a house seems like a lot of work for two people. My family and I will help ya!Pintar una casa parece ser mucho trabajo para dos personas. ¡Mi familia y yo los ayudaremos!
b. las (plural, feminine)
Oh, girls, it makes me happy to see ya happy.Oh, chicas, me alegra verlas felices.
