What does desde in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word desde in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use desde in Spanish.

The word desde in Spanish means since, from, since when…?, from scratch, from ... to ..., from now on, from a certain height, from different angles, from ... to ..., for a long time, from the moment, from the moment when, from the moment, from the moment when, since the moment when, from the other side, from the beginning, from the outset, from then on, from that perspective, from that perspective, for a long time, for a while, for a short time, for a while, as of today, from a perspective, from a point of view, from a standpoint, from ... to ..., from afar, from far off, from far away, of course, close up, from close up, on the other hand, from another perspective, from a different perspective, since, since the world began, since the dawn of time, for as long as I remember, as far back as I can remember, since forever, since its beginnings, since its inception, early in the day, from the beginning, from the start, from the get-go, right away, right away, right away, from now on, as of now, work from home, work at home, watch from the sidelines. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word desde

since

preposición (a partir de un tiempo) (with specific starting point)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Los profesores llevan reunidos desde las cinco.

The professors have been meeting together since 5 o'clock.

from

preposición (a partir de un lugar)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Desde Madrid hasta Granada hay autovía.

There is a highway from Madrid to Granada.

since when…?

expresión (¿en qué momento comenzó?)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

from scratch

locución adverbial (informal (desde el comienzo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

El cocinero tuvo que volver a hacer el pastel desde cero porque le puso sal en lugar de azúcar a la mezcla.

from ... to ...

(espacio, distancia)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

El Imperio de Palmira abarcaba desde el Nilo hasta el Éufrates.

The Palmyrene Empire spanned from the Nile to the Euphrates.

from now on

locución adverbial (a partir de ya)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Desde ahora ya no trabajaremos los fines de semana.

From now on we will no longer work on weekends.

from a certain height

locución adverbial (indica punto de partida)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Desde cierta altura puede verse toda la ciudad.

from different angles

locución adverbial (diferentes puntos de vista)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Debemos enfrentar el problema desde distintos ángulos.

from ... to ...

(espacio de duración)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Las inscripciones estarán abiertas desde el 5 de mayo hasta el 5 de junio.

Registration will be open from May 5th to June 5th.

for a long time

locución adverbial (desde tiempos remotos)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Yo la conozco desde el año de catapún.

from the moment, from the moment when

locución adverbial (a partir de)

Desde el momento en que oí hablar de ese libro he querido leerlo.

From the moment I heard about this book, I have wanted to read it.

from the moment, from the moment when

locución adverbial (inicio de algo)

Desde el momento en que amanezca voy a aprovechar cada minuto del día.

From the moment I wake up, I am going to take advantage of each minute of the day.

since the moment when

locución conjuntiva (desde cuando)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Quise vivir en esa casa desde el momento que la vi.

from the other side

locución adverbial (coloquial (en otra parte del mundo)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Ahora es fácil comunicarse desde el otro lado.

from the beginning, from the outset

locución adverbial (desde el comienzo)

Desde el principio queríamos un auto rojo, pero ya se habían vendido todos.

We wanted a red car from the beginning, but they had sold out.

from then on

locución adverbial (a partir de ese momento)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Laura se fue a Francia hace cinco años y no hemos vuelto a hablar desde entonces.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. From now on we will do the grocery shopping on Wednesday afternoons.

from that perspective

locución conjuntiva (punto de vista)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Desde esa perspectiva, habría que reconsiderar el anterior paradigma.

from that perspective

locución adverbial (punto de vista)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

No lo había analizado desde esa perspectiva.

for a long time, for a while

locución adverbial (años atrás)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

No sé qué le pasa a mi hermana. Desde hace mucho la noto baja de ánimo.

I don't know what's wrong with my sister. She's been feeling down for a long time.

for a short time

locución adverbial (recientemente)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Martín trabaja en el gobierno desde hace poco.

Martin recently started working for the government.

for a while

locución adverbial (hace algún tiempo)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Me siento mal desde hace tiempo.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Long ago this place was a frontier town, but now it is a bustling city.

as of today

locución adverbial (desde ahora)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Desde hoy, usaremos el nuevo programa.

We will use the new program as of today.

from a perspective, from a point of view, from a standpoint

locución preposicional (ángulo de análisis)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

La gestión del gobernante es acertada desde la perspectiva económica.

From an economic perspective, the leader's management style is appropriate.

from ... to ...

(tiempo: intervalo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

El sospechoso no tiene coartada desde las 8 a.m. hasta las 4 p.m.

The suspect doesn't have an alibi from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

from afar

locución adverbial (observar, vigilar)

Estoy viendo jugar a los niños desde lejos.

I'm watching the children play from afar.

from far off

locución adverbial (venir, provenir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Está cansado porque viene desde lejos.

She is tired because she came from far off.

from far away

locución adverbial (percibirse)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Desde lejos noté que llevaba un saco roto.

From far away, I noticed you were wearing a torn jacket.

of course

locución adverbial (por supuesto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Y desde luego, cuando el trabajo escasea los sueldos bajan.

Of course, when work is scarce wages fall.

close up, from close up

locución adverbial (muy próximo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Los policías seguían al ladrón desde muy cerca.

on the other hand

locución conjuntiva (punto de vista)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Desde otra perspectiva, haríamos bien en preguntarle al profesor.

from another perspective, from a different perspective

locución adverbial (punto de vista)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Deberíamos abordar el problema desde otra perspectiva.

since

locución conjuntiva (cuando)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Desde que comenzó el verano, los niños juegan felices en el parque.

The children have been playing happily in the park since summer began.

since the world began, since the dawn of time

expresión (siempre)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

La injusticia existe desde que el mundo es mundo.

Injustice has existed since the world began.

for as long as I remember

expresión (que yo recuerde)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Me gusta leer desde que tengo memoria.

I've liked reading for as long as I remember.

as far back as I can remember

expresión (que yo recuerde)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Me gusta el deporte desde que tengo uso de razón.

As far back as I can remember, I have liked the sport.

since forever

locución adverbial (siempre)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

María quiere viajar desde siempre.

Maria has always wanted to travel.

since its beginnings, since its inception

locución adverbial (indica trayectoria de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

La empresa fue exitosa desde sus inicios.

early in the day

locución adverbial (desde pronto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Nos reunimos desde temprano para no terminar tan tarde.

We met early in the day so as not to finish too late.

from the beginning, from the start, from the get-go

locución adverbial (explicar, narrar)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Dime qué pasó desde un principio.

right away

locución adverbial (decir, exponer)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Voy a dar la presentación desde un principio.

right away

locución adverbial (decidir, establecer)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Pongamos las reglas desde un principio.

right away

locución adverbial (saber, conocer)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Noté desde un principio que estaba diciendo mentiras.

from now on, as of now

locución adverbial (inicio de: ahora mismo)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Desde ya empezamos a gastar menos.

From now on we start to spend less.

work from home, work at home

locución verbal (laborar en casa)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Muchas personas sueñan con trabajar desde casa para evitar el pesado tráfico de la ciudad.

Many people dream of working from home to avoid the heavy traffic of the city.

watch from the sidelines

locución verbal (no implicarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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