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"Ya que" is a phrase which is often translated as "since", and "as" is a noun which is often translated as "ace". Learn more about the difference between "ya que" and "as" below.
ya que(
yah
 
keh
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. since
Ya que no funciona el horno, tendremos que preparar la cena en la estufa.Since the oven doesn't work, we'll have to cook dinner on the stove.
b. seeing as
Ya que solo nos quedan cinco minutos, comenzaré mi conclusión.Seeing as we only have five minutes left, I will begin my conclusion.
c. given that
La gente se lo creerá, ya que es verdad.People will believe it, given that it's true.
a. now that
Ya que lo mencionas, debo revisar mi correo electrónico.Now that you mention it, I should check my email.
b. as
Ya que terminaste tan pronto, échame una mano.As you've finished so quickly, give me a hand.
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el as(
ahs
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. ace
Gané el juego con un par de ases.I won the game with a pair of aces.
2.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(outstanding person)
a. ace
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Diego es un as de las matemáticas. Diría que casi un genio.Diego is an ace at math. Almost a genius, I'd say.
b. whiz
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Pedro es un as dibujando.Pedro is a whiz at drawing.
c. whizz
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Lola es un as de los videojuegos.Lola is a whizz at video games.
d. ace (adjective)
¿Sabías que el marido de Marisol es un as como compositor?Did you know that Marisol's husband was an ace composer?
a. ace
Andrés empezó el partido con un as.Andrés started the match with an ace.
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