presently
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presently(
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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. (now)
a. en este momento
Presently, there are thousands marching to the National Palace to demand that democracy be respected.En este momento, miles de personas están marchando hacia el Palacio Nacional para exigir que se respete la democracia.
b. actualmente
The police are presently searching for three escaped convicts.La policía actualmente está buscando a tres convictos escapados.
2. (soon after)
a. enseguida
I shall presently explain the fundamental tenets of this philosophy.Explicaré enseguida los principios fundamentales de esta filosofía.
b. pronto
When will Mr. Smith arrive? - He'll be here presently.¿Cuándo llegará el Sr. Smith? - Llegará pronto.
c. poco después
She lifted a loaf of bread and presently asked the baker how much it cost.Levantó una barra de pan y poco después le preguntó al panadero cuánto costaba.
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