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adverb

ahora

now

Es el momento en que algo está ocurriendo, no antes ni después.

Definition & meaning

Ahora is an adverb meaning “now” or “at present.” It refers to the current moment or the present period.

  • Estoy ocupado ahora. — I’m busy now.
  • Ahora vivo en Madrid. — I live in Madrid now.

Depending on context, it can also refer to a moment just past or about to come.

  • Ahora vuelvo. — I’ll be right back.

Grammar & Word origin

Ahora is an invariable adverb: it does not change for gender or number. It comes from Latin hac hora, meaning “at this hour.”

Synonyms & antonyms

  • actualmente — “currently”; usually refers to a present period rather than this exact moment.
  • antes — “before”; refers to an earlier time.
  • después — “afterward”; refers to a later time.

Common phrases & collocations

  • ahora mismo — right now; emphasizes immediacy.
  • hasta ahora — until now or so far.
  • por ahora — for now; suggests a temporary situation.
  • ahora bien — “however” or “that said”; introduces a qualification or contrast.

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Examples

Tengo que estudiar para el examen ahora.adverb

I have to study for the exam now.

Voy a hacer la tarea ahora mismo.adverb

I am going to do my homework right now.

Ahora vamos al parque.adverb

Now we are going to the park.

Ella está en casa ahora.adverb

She is at home now.

Estoy en el parque ahora.adverb

I am in the park now.

María estudia ahora para el examen.adverb

María is studying now for the exam.

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