hasta
word
Definition
Used in Spanish to mean 'until' or 'up to,' and often in greetings or farewells (like 'see you later'). Not an English word.
Usage & Nuances
Not part of standard English; appears in English speech only when quoting Spanish phrases like 'hasta la vista' or 'hasta mañana'. Common in Spanglish or in areas with high Spanish influence.
Spanish: hastaPortuguese (BR): atéPortuguese (PT): atéChinese (Simplified): 直到 - 见（告别时）Chinese (Traditional): 直到 - 再見（告別時）Hindi: तकArabic: حتىBengali: hastaRussian: hastaJapanese: hasta（スペイン語の表現）Vietnamese: hastaKorean: hastaTurkish: hastaUrdu: ہستاIndonesian: hasta
Example Sentences
We said 'hasta la vista' before leaving the party.
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If you want to sound friendly in Spanish, just say 'hasta pronto!' when leaving.
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He learned to say 'hasta mañana' in Spanish class.
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'Hasta' means 'until' in Spanish.
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People often use 'hasta luego' to say goodbye in Spanish-speaking countries.
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The movie Terminator made 'hasta la vista, baby' famous worldwide.
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