Actuales (en. Current)

/akˈtuales/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is in effect in the present.
Current problems require immediate solutions.
Los problemas actuales requieren soluciones inmediatas.
That is ongoing or in development.
Current news is about extreme weather.
Las noticias actuales son sobre el clima extremo.
Related to the present moment.
Current topics in politics are highly discussed.
Los temas actuales en la política son muy discutidos.

Etymology

From Latin 'actualis', which comes from 'actus', meaning 'act' or 'action'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

current problems
Difficulties that affect the present.
problemas actuales
current dilemmas
Complicated situations faced in the present moment.
dilemas actuales
current trends
Fashions or movements that prevail today.
tendencias actuales

Related Words

performance
The act of acting or performing an action.
actuación
current affairs
The state of being current.
actualidad

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to recent information.
Have you seen the current news about football?
¿Has visto las noticias actuales sobre el fútbol?
Sometimes used in the context of being aware of what is being talked about on social media.
She always knows the current topics on Instagram.
Ella siempre sabe los temas actuales de Instagram.