actualidad

la actualidad(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. current situation
La actualidad política de nuestro país es muy compleja.The current political situation in our country is very complex.
a. present
En la actualidad, trabajo para una empresa de software.At present, I work for a software company.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
En la actualidad, nadie pone en duda la influencia que ejercen los medios.Currently, nobody doubts the influence exercised by the media.
Estas piezas ya no se hacen a mano en la actualidad.Nowadays, these parts are no longer handmade.
a. current affairs
Me gusta estar enterada de la actualidad del mundo.I like to be informed about the world's current affairs.
a. news
A continuación, les ofrecemos un avance de la actualidad económica.And now, for a summary of today's financial news.
a. topicality
La eutanasia es más que nunca un tema de candente actualidad.More than ever, euthanasia is an issue of burning topicality.
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