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"Ahora" is an adverb which is often translated as "now", and "este momento" is a phrase which is often translated as "this time". Learn more about the difference between "ahora" and "este momento" below.
ahora(
ah
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oh
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rah
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
2. (very soon)
este momento(
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teh
moh
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mehn
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. this time
Este momento de nuestra historia es especialmente caótico y violento.This time in our history is specially chaotic and violent.
a. this moment
Este momento de la película me encanta, ¿a ti no?I love this moment in the movie. Don't you?
