A small, brightly colored blue and yellow bird is perched on a thick brown branch. A strong, focused beam of warm light shines intensely only on the bird and the branch, emphasizing the present moment.

actualmente

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adverbB1

currently?at the present time,presently?right now

Also:nowadays?in this day and age

📝 In Action

Actualmente, estoy estudiando para mi examen final.

Currently, I am studying for my final exam.

La empresa está teniendo mucho éxito actualmente.

The company is having a lot of success presently.

¿Dónde vives actualmente?

Where do you currently live?

Word Connections

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

anteriormente (previously)
antes (before)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Placement is Flexible

Adverbs like 'actualmente' usually go at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis, but you can place them later, often near the verb, without changing the meaning.

❌ Common Pitfalls

The 'Actually' Trap

Mistake: "Using 'actualmente' to mean 'actually' (e.g., *Actualmente, no me gusta el café*)."

Correction: 'Actualmente' means 'currently'. If you want to say 'actually' (to introduce a fact or correction), use 'en realidad' or 'de hecho'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use for Current State

Use 'actualmente' when describing the state of things or activities happening in the present moment or period, rather than just 'right this second'.

✏️ 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

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.