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"For the moment" is an adverb which is often translated as "por el momento", and "so far" is a phrase which is often translated as "hasta ahora". Learn more about the difference between "for the moment" and "so far" below.
for the moment(
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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).
1. (general)
a. por el momento
For the moment I don't have any vegetables left to sell.Por el momento no me quedan verduras para vender.
so far(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. hasta ahora
Our program has helped 300 families so far.Nuestro programa ha ayudado a 300 familias hasta ahora.
a. por ahora
How's the new house? - So far everything's going well.¿Qué tal la nueva casa? - Por ahora todo va bien.
a. hasta cierto punto
I used to be a salesman, but I could only go so far before I burned out.Antes era un dependiente, pero solo pude llegar hasta cierto punto antes de agotarme.
