since they are

ya que son

since they are(sihns they ar)

phrase

1. (used to talk about a permanent quality)

a. ya que son

Since they are citizens of this country, they have certain rights.

Ya que son ciudadanos de este país, tienen ciertos derechos.

b. como son

We don't have to be friends with them, but since they are our neighbors, we need to learn to get along with them.

No tenemos que ser amigos suyos, pero como son nuestros vecinos, tenemos que aprender a llevarnos bien con ellos.

2. (used to talk about a temporary state)

a. ya que están

My parents went to Mexico for a week. Since they are gone, we can rehearse at the house without bothering them.

Mis padres fueron una semana a México. Ya que están fuera, podemos ensayar en la casa sin molestarlos.

b. como están

I just talked to Sally and Ian. Since they are so delayed, they think they'll have to stop at a hotel tonight.

Acabo de hablar con Sally e Ian. Como están tan demorados, creen que van a tener que pasar la noche en un hotel.