Por ahora
Example: Por ahora, prefiero quedarme en casa y descansar.
Definition
"Por ahora" is a Spanish phrase used to indicate the current moment or situation, often implying that something is true or will be the case temporarily or for the time being. For example, in "Por ahora, prefiero quedarme en casa y descansar," it means 'for now' or 'for the time being.'
Etymology
The phrase "por ahora" comes from Spanish, where "por" means 'for' or 'by,' and "ahora" means 'now.' Together, they literally translate to 'for now.' This expression has been used in Spanish to convey a provisional or temporary state, similar to the English phrase 'for now.' Did you know that "ahora" itself comes from the Latin word "ad horam," meaning 'to the hour'?
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"Por ahora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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