desde entonces
/desde entonθes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "since then" is translated into Spanish as desde entonces.
In certain contexts, the single word entonces may occasionally convey the meaning of "since then".
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of desde (from/since) and entonces (then/that moment).
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the demonstrative adjective aquel to create desde aquel entonces can be used to emphasize a specific, distant point in the past. Similarly, you can use desde ese entonces to specify "since that particular time" mentioned in context.
How do you pronounce it?
/desde entonθes/
Did you know?
- The word entonces is used as a conversational filler in many Spanish-speaking countries, often starting a sentence to mean 'so' or 'well' regardless of time.
- In certain regions, saying ¡Entonces! with a specific rising intonation can serve as a challenge or a way to say 'And so what?' during an argument.
- The word desde evolved from the combination of the Latin words de and ex, which both indicated movement away from a source.
Examples in context
- No sé de ella desde entonces.I have not heard from her since then.This sentence shows how to use desde entonces to express not hearing from someone.Tatoeba #1247027 by wallebot, translation #248118 by CK
- No la he visto desde entonces.I haven't seen her since then.This sentence uses desde entonces to describe not seeing someone.Tatoeba #2174592 by marcelostockle, translation #41741 by CK
- No he oído de él desde entonces.I haven't heard from him since then.This sentence uses desde entonces to describe not hearing from him.Tatoeba #1320945 by marcelostockle, translation #46997 by CK
- El proyecto se inició en 2015, y desde entonces hemos obtenido resultados impresionantes.The project started in 2015, and since then, we have achieved impressive results.
- Tomé la decisión de cambiar mi estilo de vida por completo y a partir de ese momento me dediqué a mi salud.I made the decision to completely change my lifestyle, and since then, I have been dedicated to my health.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are talking about a movie they saw together.
- SofíaMe gustó mucho esa película.I liked that movie a lot.
- Alejandro¿Has vuelto a verla?Have you watched it again?
- SofíaNo, no la he visto desde entonces.No, I haven't seen it since then.
- AlejandroEs una lástima, Sofía.That is a shame, Sofía.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries desde, entonces, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
