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"At present" is an adverb which is often translated as "actualmente", and "nowadays" is an adverb which is often translated as "hoy en día". Learn more about the difference between "at present" and "nowadays" below.
at present(
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zihnt
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. actualmente
At present, we have raised over ten thousand dollars for charity.Actualmente hemos recaudado más de diez mil dólares para obras de caridad.
b. en este momento
The information we have at present is very limited.La información que tenemos en este momento es muy limitada.
nowadays(
nau
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deyz
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (currently)
b. hoy día
More people than ever read books electronically nowadays.Más gente que nunca lee libros electrónicamente hoy día.
c. en la actualidad
Nowadays, if you don't know how to use a computer, it's difficult to get a job.En la actualidad si no sabes usar una computadora, es difícil conseguir trabajo.
d. actualmente
Almost everyone has a cellphone nowadays.Casi todo el mundo tiene un celular actualmente.
