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"Up to now" is a phrase which is often translated as "hasta ahora", and "by now" is a phrase which is often translated as "ya". Learn more about the difference between "up to now" and "by now" below.
up to now(
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tu
nau
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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b. hasta el momento
Up to now, I've visited 23 countries.Hasta el momento, he viajado por 23 países.
by now(
bay
nau
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
c. a estas horas
He probably knows by now that he can't fire judges he disagrees with.Probablemente sabe a estas horas que no puede despedir a los jueces con los que no está de acuerdo.
