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actualmente

ak-twal-MEN-tehakˈtwalˈmente

“actualmente” means “currently” in Spanish (at the present time).

currently, presently

Also: nowadays
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📝 In Action

Actualmente, estoy estudiando para mi examen final.

B1

Currently, I am studying for my final exam.

La empresa está teniendo mucho éxito actualmente.

B2

The company is having a lot of success presently.

¿Dónde vives actualmente?

A2

Where do you currently live?

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ahora (now)
  • hoy en día (nowadays)
  • en la actualidad (at present)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Actualmente no disponible – Currently unavailable
  • Actualmente se usa – It is currently used

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "actualmente" in Spanish:

currently→nowadays→presently→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: actualmente

Question 1 of 2

Which English word is the correct translation for 'Actualmente'?

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👥 Word Family▼
actual(current, present) — Adjective
la actualidad(the present time, the news) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
simplementefácilmente
📚 Etymology▼

Formed by combining the Spanish adjective 'actual' (meaning 'current' or 'present') and the common adverb suffix '-mente'. This suffix comes from the Latin word *mente*, meaning 'mind' or 'manner'. Thus, it literally means 'in a current manner'.

First recorded: Late Middle Ages

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: attualmentePortuguese: atualmente

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'actualmente' and 'ahora'?

'Ahora' simply means 'now' and is generally used for things happening immediately. 'Actualmente' means 'currently' or 'at present' and often refers to a longer period or the current state of affairs, making it slightly more formal.

What is the Spanish word for 'actually'?

The best translations for 'actually' are 'en realidad', 'de hecho', or sometimes 'verdaderamente', depending on the context. Never use 'actualmente' for this meaning.