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"Now" in Spanish: ahora
ahora
Now in Spanish is ahora. Ahora mismo means right now. Desde ahora means from now on.
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How to pronounce ahora
Say it
ah-OH-rah
/aˈoɾa/
ah-OH-rah. Stress OH. Three clear vowels. Silent h.
"Now" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ahora | now At this moment. | At this moment. |
| ahora mismo | right now Stronger urgency. | Stronger urgency. |
| desde ahora | from now on A new rule or habit. | A new rule or habit. |
| por ahora | for now Temporary situation. | Temporary situation. |
| hasta ahora | until now / so far Up to this point. | Up to this point. |
How to use ahora in real life
- 1Leaving the house
Salgo ahora.
I'm leaving now.
Ahora after the verb.
- 2Urgent favor
Necesito ayuda ahora mismo.
I need help right now.
Ahora mismo adds urgency.
- 3New rule
Desde ahora hablamos español.
From now on we speak Spanish.
Desde ahora starts a change.
Mistakes English speakers make with ahora
Incorrect: Ahora día no puedo.
Correct: Ahora no puedo.
Say ahora alone. Drop día.
Incorrect: El ahora es perfecto.
Correct: Ahora es perfecto.
Ahora needs no article.
Good to know
Good to knowShop staff may say ahora vengo when stepping away briefly. Ahora mismo can mean immediately or very soon.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a friend
ChatPal
¿Puedes venir ahora?
Can you come now?
You
Ahora mismo salgo.
I'm leaving right now.
ChatPal
Te espero en la puerta.
I'll wait for you at the door.
You
Perfecto. Llego ahora.
Perfect. I'll arrive now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Now" in Spanish
How do you pronounce ahora?
ah-OH-rah. Stress OH. The h is silent in ahora.
What is ahora mismo?
Right now; stronger than ahora alone.
Ahora or ya?
Ya often means already. Ahora means now.
Does ahora change for gender?
No. Ahora stays the same.
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