válido hasta
/balido asta/from spelling rules
The English phrase "good thru" is translated into Spanish as válido hasta.
This phrase is the standard way to indicate an expiration date or a period of validity on official documents, coupons or vouchers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective válido (valid) and the preposition hasta (until).
How does it change in a sentence?
If the noun being described is feminine (such as la oferta – the offer), the adjective must change to the feminine form válida hasta.
Did you know?
- The word válido comes from the Latin word validus, which originally meant 'healthy' rather than 'legally binding'.
- While válido hasta is the standard for documents, Spanish speakers often use the word caducar to describe the act of a coupon or document expiring.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the date following válido hasta is written as day, month and year, which is the opposite of the common US format.
Examples in context
- La tarjeta de crédito es válida hasta el 31 de diciembre.The credit card is good thru December 31st.
- El contrato es válido hasta el 1 de enero del próximo año.The contract is good thru January 1st of next year.
- Por favor, presente su documento de identidad válido hasta el día de hoy.Please present your ID document, good thru today.
- Ese cupón es válido hasta el viernes.That coupon is good thru Friday.
- Mi membresía en el gimnasio está vigente hasta el mes que viene.My gym membership is good thru next month.
- La oferta especial es válida hasta el fin de semana.The special offer is good thru the weekend.
- Válido hasta el 31 de diciembreGood thru December 31st
- Este cupón es válido hasta mañana.This coupon is valid until tomorrow.
- El descuento es válido hasta el viernes.The discount is valid until Friday.
- El pase es válido hasta el final del mes.The pass is valid until the end of the month.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at a promotional voucher in a store.
- Alejandro¿Sabes si este bono es válido hasta el lunes?Do you know if this voucher is valid until Monday?
- MaríaNo estoy segura, Alejandro.I am not sure, Alejandro.
- AlejandroDice aquí que es válido hasta el día treinta.It says here that it is valid until the thirtieth.
- María¡Qué bueno! Entonces todavía podemos usarlo.That's great! Then we can still use it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hasta, válido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
