What does ya que in Spanish mean?

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

The word ya que in Spanish means because, since, as, while we're at it, do it bigger and better, now that you mention it, now that. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ya que

because, since, as

locución conjuntiva (pues, dado que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Está feliz ya que obtuvo una beca para doctorado.
He's happy because he got a grant for his doctorate.

while we're at it

expresión (coloquial (de paso) (informal)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Como sobró pintura, pintemos mi habitación, y, ya que estamos, la sala también.
As there was paint left over, let's paint my room, and, while we're at it, the living room too.

do it bigger and better

expresión (CR, SV, NI, HN, GT, CoS (hacer algo aún mejor)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Si preparas sopa, haz para todos; ya que la hiciste negra hazla trompuda.

now that you mention it

expresión (a propósito de eso)

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

now that

locución conjuntiva (en vista de)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")
Ya que no trabajas deberías ayudar en la casa.
Now that you're not working, you should help out at home.

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