What does en cuanto in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word en cuanto in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use en cuanto in Spanish.

The word en cuanto in Spanish means when, while, as, regarding, as far as is concerned, as for me, at sunrise, as soon as possible. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word en cuanto

when

locución conjuntiva (tan pronto como)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Avísame en cuanto termines el trabajo. En cuanto llegamos a nuestra casa, vimos las ventanas rotas.

As soon as we got home, we saw the broken windows.

while

locución conjuntiva (entre tanto)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

En cuanto haces la tarea, voy al mercado.

While you do your homework, I will go to the store.

as

locución preposicional (formal (como, en calidad de)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

En cuanto director de la empresa, Esteban ha desempeñado una labor excelente.

As director of the company, Esteban has done an excellent job.

regarding

locución adverbial (en lo referente a)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

En cuanto a tu pregunta la resolveremos la próxima clase.

As for your question, we will go over it in the next class.

as far as is concerned

locución adverbial (en lo que atañe a)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

En cuanto al cambio climático se refiere, es un problema mundial.

As far as climate change is concerned, it is a global problem.

as for me

locución conjuntiva (en lo que me concierne)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

A mi marido le encanta el chocolate. En cuanto a mí, prefiero la vainilla.

My husband loves chocolate. As for me, I prefer vanilla.

at sunrise

(tan pronto como)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Debemos salir en cuanto amanezca.

We should leave at sunrise.

as soon as possible

(cuando pueda)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Te llamará en cuanto le sea posible.

She will call you as soon as possible.

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