What does a partir de in Spanish mean?

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

The word a partir de in Spanish means from, as of, starting at, based on, since then, from then, from that point, from there, from now on, from here on, since then, from then on, from that point on, as of today, from today on, from now on, as of tomorrow. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word a partir de

from, as of

locución preposicional (tiempo: desde)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
A partir de ese momento, supimos que no podríamos contar con Jaime. A partir de enero, comenzaré a ir al gimnasio.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Since that point in time I have had hearing problems.

starting at

locución preposicional (cantidad: desde)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")
Esa marca ofrece computadoras a partir de 700 dólares.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Houses in the new neighborhood start as low as $180,000.

based on

locución preposicional (basado en)

Diana preparó su tesis de grado a partir de las investigaciones de unos reconocidos científicos.
Diana drafted her graduate thesis based on the research of some renowned scientists.

since then, from then

locución adverbial (tiempo: punto de arranque)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Creo que, a partir de ahí, mi madre nunca volvió a ser la misma.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Thereon the lessee shall assume responsibility for all utilities and services registered to the home.

from that point, from there

locución adverbial (espacio: punto de arranque)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Ve corriendo hasta ese árbol; a partir de ahí, puedes ir más despacio.
Run to that tree; from there, you can go slower.

from now on

locución adverbial (de ahora en adelante)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
A partir de ahora, queda prohibido comer en la biblioteca.
From this point on, eating in the library is prohibited.

from here on

locución adverbial (de ahora en adelante)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
No puedo ayudarte más con tus deberes de francés: a partir de aquí, tendrás que defenderte solo.
I can't help you any more with your French homework: from here on you'll have to do it on your own.

since then, from then on, from that point on

locución adverbial (desde ese momento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Mi abuela murió hace 30 años. A partir de entonces, la familia ha estado muy desunida.
My grandmother died 30 years ago. Since then the family has been very divided.

as of today, from today on, from now on

locución adverbial (desde hoy)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
La gasolina será más costosa a partir de hoy.
Gas will be more expensive starting today.

as of tomorrow

locución adverbial (a empezar el siguiente día)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
A partir de mañana, entramos a las nueve.
As of tomorrow, we will come in at nine.

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