Adverb · A2 · Spanish glossary

Todavía: still

todavía

Pronunciation: toh-dah-BEE-ah (stress the capital letters)

Todavía means “still” in English.

Quick answer

  • Meaning: still; yet
  • How to say it: toh-dah-BEE-ah
  • Level: Elementary (A2)

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What “todavía” means and how to use it

Todavía means “still” in affirmative sentences and “yet” in negative ones.

Examples with audio

  • Todavía estoy trabajando.I am still working.
  • Todavía no llegó mi hermano.My brother has not arrived yet.
  • ¿Todavía vives en Cali?Do you still live in Cali?

Usage tip

Todavía and aún mean the same thing in most uses. “Todavía no” means “not yet.”

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “still” in Spanish?

“still” in Spanish is “todavía.” It is pronounced toh-dah-BEE-ah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “todavía”?

Say toh-dah-BEE-ah. 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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