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"At this moment" is a phrase which is often translated as "en este momento", and "right now" is a phrase which is often translated as "ahora mismo". Learn more about the difference between "at this moment" and "right now" below.
at this moment(
aht
thihs
mo
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mihnt
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. en este momento
The details at this moment are sketchy, but more information continues to come in.Los detalles en este momento son incompletos, pero más información sigue llegando.
b. en este instante
We are producing more than 50% of our energy from renewable sources at this moment.Estamos produciendo más del 50% de la energía de fuentes renovables en este instante.
right now(
rayt
nau
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
c. ahorita (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
When did the movie start? - Right now. Just as you were coming through the door.¿Cuándo empezó la película? - Ahorita. Justo cuando tú entrabas por la puerta.
