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horita(
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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. (colloquial) (this very minute) (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.
a. right now
Estoy cansada. Vayamos a casa. - Horita llamo al taxi.I'm tired. Let's go home. - I'll call a taxi right now.
2. (colloquial) (shortly) (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.
a. in a minute
Te llamaré horita. Primero déjame ir a un lugar silencioso.I'll call you in a minute. First let me go to a quiet place.
b. in a moment
Quédate en tu asiento. El avión despegará horita.Remain in your seat. The airplane will take off in a moment.
c. in a while
Horita te enviaré el reporte. Antes tengo que hacer otra cosa.I'll send you the report in a while. I have to do something else first.
3. (colloquial) (some time ago) (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.
a. a moment ago
Llegué a casa horita. Me fui del trabajo temprano.I came home a moment ago. I left work early.
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