Ahora (en. Now)

/aˈoɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates the present time.

Now I am studying for the exam.

Ahora estoy estudiando para el examen.

It is used to express a change in the situation.

I didn’t know before, but now I understand.

Antes no sabía, pero ahora entiendo.

It refers to an immediate or upcoming time.

Call your brother right now.

Llama a tu hermano ahora mismo.

From the Latin 'ora' which means 'hour'.

now yes

It expresses that something has been done or will be done definitively.

ahora sí

now or never

It refers to an opportunity that must be seized immediately.

ahora o nunca

now that

It indicates that something is taken into account based on a new context.

ahora que

right now

At this moment.

ahora mismo

already

Indicates that something has happened or has been completed.

soon

Within a short time.

pronto

At this moment.

Do it now, don't wait any longer.

Hazlo ahora, no esperes más.

Urgently.

I need you to come now, it's important.

Necesito que vengas ahora, es importante.