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now, currently, just now, a moment ago, in a moment
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/aˈoɾa/
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At or close to the time of speaking.
Practice using ahora in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ahora te llamo.
    I will call you in a moment.
  • Mi hermana llamó ahora.
    My sister called just now.
  • Ahora vivimos en Madrid.
    We live in Madrid now.
  • Ahora lo hacemos.
    We will do it in a moment.
  • Espera, ahora voy.
    Wait, I am coming right away.

Similar words

actualmente
enseguida
hace un momento

Meanings

At this moment

adverb
time
neutral
At the present time or during the current period.

Examples

  • Ahora estoy en casa.
    I am at home now.
  • No puedo hablar ahora.
    I cannot talk now.
  • Ahora vivimos en Madrid.
    We live in Madrid now.
  • El tren sale ahora.
    The train leaves now.
  • ¿Qué haces ahora?
    What are you doing now?

Similar words

actualmente

Just now

adverb
time
neutral
A short time before the moment of speaking.

Examples

  • Ahora me lo han dicho.
    They told me just now.
  • Mi hermana llamó ahora.
    My sister called just now.
  • Ahora mismo recibí tu mensaje.
    I received your message just now.
  • Lo supe ahora, al llegar.
    I found out just now, when I arrived.
  • Ahora acaba de salir Ana.
    Ana left just now.

Similar words

hace un momento

In a moment

adverb
time
neutral
A short time after the moment of speaking.

Examples

  • Ahora te llamo.
    I will call you in a moment.
  • Espera, ahora voy.
    Wait, I am coming right away.
  • Ahora lo hacemos.
    We will do it in a moment.
  • Ahora te doy el libro.
    I will give you the book in a moment.
  • Ahora sale el autobús.
    The bus leaves in a moment.

Similar words

enseguida

Etymology

From older Spanish agora, a form also meaning “now”.

FAQ

What does ahora usually mean?

It usually means “now”.

Can it refer to a short time ago?

Yes. Context can make it mean “just now”.

Can it refer to the near future?

Yes. Ahora te llamo can mean “I’ll call you in a moment”.

What does ahora mismo emphasize?

It stresses the immediate moment.

Does ahora take an accent mark?

No. It is written without one.

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