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"Right now" is a phrase which is often translated as "ahora mismo", and "be going to" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "ir a". Learn more about the difference between "right now" and "be going to" below.
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.
be going to(
bi
go
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ihng
tu
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
