What does "ya" mean? To my understanding, "ya" means "already. However, when I practice writing Spanish to people, I often see them using this word in, in my opinion, odd locations. For example: "Ya veo." "Ya te entendí" - this is said by them sometimes after I answer a question they have asked. To me, the first statement means "I already see," which does not make sense to me. The second means "I already understood you," which, if this is the case, then why did they ask me the question. It seems rude to me. Is this just a cultural misunderstanding? I am new to Spanish, so I don't know many idioms and expressions yet. If anyone could provide me with clarity on this, I would really appreciate it. Thanks! :D