What does "ya" mean in English?

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Spanish

ya

English

already

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Alternative translations of "ya"

now
anymore
yet
soon

Examples of how to use "ya" in Spanish

Spanish
Ya he terminado mi tarea.
English
I've already finished my homework.
Spanish
Ya llegué a casa.
English
I've already gotten home.
Spanish
¿Ya comiste tú?
English
Have you eaten yet?
Spanish
Ella ya lo sabía.
English
She already knew it.
Spanish
Ya es demasiado tarde.
English
It's already too late.

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