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• Adverbio que significa 'en el momento actual' o 'inmediatamente'. Es uno de los adverbios temporales más comunes en inglés, usado para referirse al momento presente o para introducir una idea nueva en la conversación.

An adverb meaning 'at the present time' or 'immediately.' It is one of the most common time adverbs in English, used to indicate the current moment or to introduce a new point in discourse.

1. At the present timeA1formal

   At the current moment or time period.

   ahora

   • I am busy now.
   • Now is the best time to start.
   • She is living in Paris now.

   Sinónimosat presentcurrentlynowadayspresently

   Antónimosthen

2. ImmediatelyA1informal

   Without any delay; instantly.

   ahora mismo

   • Do it now!
   • Come here now.
   • I need your answer now.

   Sinónimosforthwithimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyprontoright awaystraightaway

3. Used to introduce a statementB1formal

   Used to draw attention to a particular point or to change the subject.

   Ahora bien / introduce una observación

   • Now, let's consider the next point.
   • Now, about your question...
   • Now, that's an interesting idea.

   Sinónimoslooksothenwell

• El momento o tiempo presente, el instante en que ocurre algo o en que se habla. También se refiere al tiempo actual en general, en contraste con el pasado o el futuro.

The present time or moment, especially as distinct from the past or future; the immediate current situation.

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1. The present moment or current time.B1formal

   The exact point or period in time that is occurring at the moment of speaking, as distinct from the past or future; the immediate present.

   el momento actual

   • Now is the perfect time to start a new project.
   • She always lives in the now and doesn't worry about tomorrow.
   • The now of the story is set in a dystopian future.
   • Up until now, we've never faced such a challenge.
   • He decided to enjoy the now instead of stressing about the past.

   Sinónimoshere and nowmomentpresenttoday