Preposition · A1 · Spanish glossary

Hasta: until, up to, even

hasta

Pronunciation: AHS-tah (stress the capital letters)

Hasta means “until, up to, even” in English.

Quick answer

Meaning: until, up to, even
How to say it: AHS-tah
Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “hasta” means and how to use it

Hasta means “until,” “as far as,” or “even.” It also appears in goodbyes: “hasta luego.”

Examples with audio

Trabajo hasta las seis.I work until six.
Camino hasta el parque.I walk as far as the park.
Hasta mi abuela baila.Even my grandmother dances.

Usage tip

In Mexico, “hasta” sometimes means “not until” (“cierran hasta las diez” means they close at ten). Check the context. Common goodbyes are “hasta mañana” and “hasta pronto.”

Spanish around the world

In Mexico and Central America, “hasta” can mean “not until”: “llega hasta las ocho” means “he doesn’t arrive until eight.” In most other places it only means “until.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “until, up to, even” in Spanish?

“until, up to, even” in Spanish is “hasta.” It is pronounced AHS-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “hasta”?

Say AHS-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

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