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Until We Meet in Spanish
Helping your child wait can be easier with clear, reassuring language. In Spanish, we use 'hasta que' (until) to mark the end of an action, often followed by the subjunctive mood when the event hasn't happened yet.
What you'll learn
- Use 'hasta que' to set boundaries for waiting
- Apply the present subjunctive for future actions after 'until'
- Provide comfort using simple temporal clauses
Spanish phrases for until we meet
Me quedaré aquí hasta que llegue tu amigo.
I will stay here until your friend arrives.
'Llegue' is subjunctive because the arrival is a future event.
Espera en la puerta del colegio hasta que yo venga.
Wait at the school gate until I come.
'Venga' is the subjunctive form of 'venir' (to come).
Leeremos juntos hasta que te sientas cansado.
We will read together until you feel tired.
'Sientas' comes from 'sentirse' (to feel).
Quédate con las botas de fútbol puestas hasta que termine el entrenamiento.
Keep your football shoes on until practice ends.
'Termine' is the subjunctive form of 'terminar'.
Puedes jugar aquí hasta que llegue el papá de tu amigo.
You can play here until your friend's dad arrives.
A common structure for coordinating pickups.
Me sentaré a tu lado hasta que termines los deberes.
I will sit beside you until your homework is finished.
'Termines' refers to the completion of the task.
Esperaremos hasta que pare de llover.
We will wait until the rain stops.
'Pare' is the subjunctive form of 'parar' (to stop).
Guarda tu paga hasta que encuentres algo bonito.
Keep your pocket money until you find something nice.
'Encuentres' is the subjunctive form of 'encontrar' (to find).
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hasta que
until
Used to connect the main action to the point when it stops.
los deberes
homework
Commonly used in Spain; 'la tarea' is more common in Latin America.
la paga
pocket money / allowance
Used for money given to children.
puestas
on / wearing
Refers to clothes or shoes being 'put on'.
The Subjunctive with 'Hasta que'
In Spanish, when 'hasta que' introduces an action that has not happened yet (future-oriented), the verb that follows must be in the Subjunctive mood.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Arrive (Llegar) | llegue | Hasta que llegue (Until he/she arrives). |
| Finish (Terminar) | termines | Hasta que termines (Until you finish). |
| Stop (Parar) | pare | Hasta que pare (Until it stops). |
More examples
No abras el regalo hasta que yo diga.
Don't open the gift until I say so.
A very useful phrase for celebrations.
Descansa hasta que te sientas mejor.
Rest until you feel better.
Gentle reassurance during illness.