Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ainda
adverb
/aɪnˈda/
Definition
Ainda is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘still’ or ‘yet’ in English.
Examples
- Ainda estou aqui. (I am still here.)
- Você ainda não comeu? (Haven’t you eaten yet?)
- Ainda não decidiu o que fazer? (Have you still not decided what to do?)
Meaning
It indicates a continuation of a state or action. It can also imply that something has not happened up to the present time.
Synonyms
- Ainda mais (even more)
- Até agora (so far)
- Até então (until then)