until

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BrE /ˈʌn.tɪl/ AmE /ənˈtɪl/

preposition en → es

1 TIME [T + obj] A1

up to a particular time or point in the future; before (a specified time)

hasta, hasta que

  • until time

Collocations until midnight · until further notice

  • We will be closed until Monday.

    Estaremos cerrados hasta el lunes.

2 CONDITION [T + obj] A1

up to the time when something happens; before (a specified event)

hasta que, mientras

  • until clause

Collocations until you arrive · until the rain stops

  • I'll wait until you come.

    Esperaré hasta que llegues.

1 LIMIT [T + obj] B1

up to a particular point or limit; as far as (a specified place)

hasta, hasta donde

  • until place

Collocations until the end of the road · until the next town

  • Drive until you reach the sign.

    Conduzca hasta que llegue a la señal.

1 STOP [T + obj] B2

up to the point when something stops or changes; before (a specified event)

hasta, hasta que

  • until clause

Collocations until the meeting ends · until the weather improves

  • We'll wait until the storm passes.

    Esperaremos hasta que pase la tormenta.