How to pronounce “hasta”
Hear how “hasta (until / up to)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | until / up to |
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| Syllables | has · ta (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: HAS. |
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| IPA | /ˈas.ta/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: AHS-tah, not "HAHS-tah".
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Trabajo hasta las cinco.I work until five.
Camina hasta la esquina.Walk to the corner.
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