Actual (en. Current)

/ak.tu.al/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That exists or manifests in the present.
The current problem requires an immediate solution.
El problema actual requiere una solución inmediata.
That is current or in use in a given context.
The current regulations must be respected.
Las normas actuales deben ser respetadas.
That takes place at the present moment, as opposed to the past or future.
His current concern is finding a job.
Su preocupación actual es encontrar un trabajo.

Etymology

From Latin 'actualis', which means 'real' or 'present'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

present time
State or present situation.
actualidad
to update
To make something current or modern.
actualizar
at present
In the present time.
en la actualidad

Related Words

present time
Condition of what is current or present.
actualidad
updater
Person or thing that updates.
actualizador
update
Process of bringing something up to date.
actualización

Slang Meanings

To be present or in fashion.
That is the current style that everyone is wearing.
Ese es el estilo actual que todos están usando.