American
English Reductions - Hasta
In this lesson you will learn the American English reduction hasta. |
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Reductions:
"hasta" |
- This American English
reduction is formed when you combine and reduce
the following words.
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hasta = has + to
- This American English reduction is used in the following
way.
- She
hasta work this weekend.
- This American English reduction has the following
meaning.
- She
has to work this weekend.
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- He
hasta
quit drinking so much.
- (Meaning:
He should drink less alcoholic (implied) beverages.)
- She
hasta
begin working at night.
- (Meaning:
She must begin a night work schedule.)
- She
hasta get
her hair cut today.
- (Meaning:
She must get her hair cut today.)
- He
hasta
apply for college today.
- (Meaning:
He must apply for college today.)
- She
hasta
make breakfast now?
- (Meaning:
She must make breakfast now?)
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Note: Hasta
can be used with the singular pronouns he and she.
Hasta cannot be used with singular or
plural pronouns like I, you, we, and they.
Hasta cannot be used for interrogative (question) sentences. |
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 From
YOUR Teacher: Hasta
Pronunciation of hasta closely follows has to and is not
to be confused with the Spanish word hasta which means
until. |
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 Note:
Reductions
Remember the following: |
- Reductions are reduced forms of English
words.
- Reductions, such as
hasta
are not real words in English.
- You need to use reductions in order to sound
more natural.
- You need to know reductions in order to
understand conversations between native English
speakers.
- Reductions are used extensively in American
TV, movies, music, literature, and in
conversations among native English speakers.
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Reduction Tips |
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(Beginner - Listening,
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A video lesson to
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An audio lesson to
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Ears
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your
pronunciation and English language
reductions. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed. Great English pronunciation tips.
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audio program. |
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