adverb

adesso

now

Indica il momento presente, cioè ciò che sta accadendo in questo istante.

Word: adesso

Language: Italian

Meaning

The Italian word "adesso" is an adverb meaning "now", "at the present moment", or "right away".

It is used to refer to the current time or an immediate action, similar to the English "now."

Breakdown

adesso comes from the Latin components:
- ad (to, at)
- esto (future imperative of esse = to be)
  The combination implies “at the present moment.”

Usage Examples

Vieni adesso! – Come now!
Sto facendo la spesa adesso. – I am shopping now.

Synonyms

ora – now
subito – immediately/right away (more urgent)
in questo momento – at this moment

Antonyms

prima – before
poi – later/then
dopo – after

Notes

While "adesso" and "ora" are quite interchangeable in many contexts, "adesso" can sometimes imply a slightly more immediate sense compared to "ora," but often they are used as synonyms.