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"Actually" is an adverb which is often translated as "realmente", and "currently" is an adverb which is often translated as "actualmente". Learn more about the difference between "actually" and "currently" below.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
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a. realmente
She's not actually levitating. It's an illusion.Ella no está realmente levitando. Es una ilusión.
b. en realidad
I'm not actually sure where we're supposed to meet.En realidad no estoy segura dónde se supone que nos encontremos.
a. realmente
I can't believe we're actually on vacation!¡No puedo creer que realmente estamos de vacaciones!
b. de verdad
I can't believe you actually ate a grasshopper!¡No puedo creer que de verdad comiste un chapulín!
a. exactamente
What did your father actually say to you?¿Qué te dijo exactamente tu papá?
a. de hecho
Did you like the play? I've read very bad reviews. - Actually, I thought it was great.¿Te gustó la obra? He leído muy malas críticas. - De hecho, me pareció estupenda.
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An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
adverb
a. actualmente
We are currently in negotiations with the administration to begin a reforestation project.Actualmente estamos en negociaciones con la administración para comenzar un proyecto de reforestación.
b. en este momento
I'm sorry, but the manager is currently unavailable.Lo siento, pero la directora no está disponible en este momento.
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