YA vs TODAVÍA - How to Use these WITHOUT translating

In this video, you'll learn how to use the Spanish words ya and todavía.

Specifically, I'll show you how to choose between "ya" or "todavía" without translating directly from English.

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[steinbrugge]

I'm a native spanish speaker from Chile, and I was very impressed for this explanation about these 2 adverbs. Of course this make sense and it is totally correct. This is a safe manner to learn these words. Congratulations for the teacher.

[SanketAlekar]

This is a great explanation. A simple way to think about this is: "Ya" implies a change of state from past to present and "Todavia" implies the status quo from past to present.

"Ya estoy listo" -> "I'm already ready" (change of state)

"Todavia no estoy listo" -> "I'm not ready yet." (status quo)

"Todavia trabajas en el mercado?" -> Do you still work at the market? (status quo)

"Ya no trabajo ahi" -> "I don't work there anymore" (change of state)

[Metasas]

I swear my Spanish improves leaps and bounds with every video I watch

[calmontes]

Brilliant! as a native Spanish speaker I watch your videos just to enjoy your outstanding teaching. I didn’t realize this was confusing, the model makes so much sense.

[sgeba]

Silly comment, maybe but you're really a nice man. I get the feeling you want to be helpful and are very well organized, patient and enjoy your work. It's nice to learn with you.

[AeliosArt]

This seems to be basically the same as Japanese mō (もう) vs. mada (まだ) and that’s how I’ve related it:

Todavía (mada): expresses the idea that someone or something is in the same state that he or it was in some time ago.
Ya (mō): expresses the idea that someone or something is *not* in the same state he or it was in some time ago.

Does that sound correct to you? Or is there something that is missing?

[jamesfreese]

Very helpful video-ya and todavia are words I often hear!!!

[leahmarcus]

You explain problems that have bugged me for years! Finally explained so it makes sense!! Mil gracias😁

[ronross]

'Ya' and 'todavia' have confused me for quite a while. Now I understand the uses much better. Excellent lesson, Andrew!

[marisolJF]

I've watched about 4 videos so far and I find it extremely useful and essentially new way of learning spanish FOR ADULTS!

[stevecarp]

I've had nothing but problems with "ya" and "todavía" in my Spanish class, but this is the clearest explanation I have ever had and I think I finally understand the correct usage. Thank you!

[madhuagarwal]

Oh my god ...such a great explanation it's very useful for me thank you so much.... greetings from India 🇮🇳

[dipannitabiswas]

I really like your explanations. It makes the study much easier

[paradoxicallyexcellent]

I was disappointed to see this channel only had 1K subs. Hope it goes up as it deserves! As for me, I did my part :)

[jessicamckinney]

Thank you so much for this explanation. I speak Spanish at an intermediate level "y mi Universidad todavía no nos ha enseñado esto". I don't know why, because I see ya on a daily basis. I thought ya and todavía only meant still. Gracias porque ahora sé como usarlo.

[stuartspinner]

Muchas gracias, nunca he entendido los usos distintos de estas palabras. Acabo de descubrir tu canál, y acabo de hacer un comentario en tu video sobre input comprensible. Esta regla es un buen ejemplo de algo que no he podido adquirir solo por leer y escuchar.

[voeroes]

I've started learning spanish using english studying materials..at the start I got confused about possible meanings of ya/todavía and then I realised it uses the same logic as my mother tongue (czech) for its equivalents:) it made my day :) ..This video is a great explanation for english speakers by the way!

[rancol]

Awesome lesson! I can't believe that it took this long for me to come across this clear explanation on when to use todavia vs ya. Thanks!

[ianperez]

The negative/positive explanation cleared up months of me not getting it

[laurielemmon]

This has been so helpful! I love all your videos and your way of teaching.