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ya

ya is Spanish for already, now.

What ya means

adv. · #34

already, now

Example: Ya terminé el trabajo.

I already finished the work.

How common is it?

ya is ranked #34 of the 500 most common Spanish words. It is in the first hundred, which means you will meet it in almost every sentence you read or hear.

Nearby on the frequency list

Words with a similar frequency to ya — learning them together is more efficient than learning them alphabetically.

• ese — that
• si — if
• me — me, myself
• ver — to see
• porque — because
• dar — to give

See all 500 most common Spanish words

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Compiled and checked by the Flipkado team · Last updated 2026-08-22