Actualidad (en. Present)

/akt͡ʃua liðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The present moment or the current situation.
The political situation in the country is very complex.
La actualidad política del país es muy compleja.
A set of recent facts or events.
Currently, there is a lot of talk about climate change.
En la actualidad, se habla mucho sobre el cambio climático.
The existence or validity of something in the present.
We need to address the current economic crisis.
Necesitamos abordar la actualidad de la crisis económica.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'actualitas', which means 'characteristic of being current'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

currently
In the present time or at this moment.
en la actualidad
news updates
A set of relevant news and events occurring at a specific time.
actualidad informativa
current political events
Current situations and events related to politics.
actualidad política

Related Words

current
That is from the present time or that is in force.
actual
update
To make something up to date or in the current condition.
actualizar
currently
At this moment; now.
actualmente

Slang Meanings

In the world of fashion or current trends.
That garment is the latest in current trends.
Esa prenda es lo último en la actualidad.
Referring to gossip or news of current interest.
I follow current rumors on social media.
Sigo los rumores de actualidad en las redes sociales.