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"Ya que" is a phrase which is often translated as "since", and "recién" is an adverb which is often translated as "just". Learn more about the difference between "ya que" and "recién" below.
ya que(
yah
 
keh
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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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recién(
rreh
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syehn
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
1. (in the near past)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. just
Recién terminé de empacar nuestras cosas.I just finished packing our stuff.
b. recently
Tus amigos estuvieron recién aquí.Your friends were recently here.
c. only just
Recién salí del trabajo. Voy a llegar a casa pronto.I've only just got off work. I'll be home soon.
d. only
Recién el lunes nos enterarnos de los resultados del examen.We only found out the results of the exam on Monday.
a. newly (before past participle)
La pareja de recién casados se fue de luna de miel a India.The newly married couple went on their honeymoon to India.
b. recently (before past participle)
Los inmigrantes recién llegados tuvieron dificultades para encontrar trabajo.The recently arrived immigrants had a hard time to find a job.
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