A hores d'ara
Example: A hores d'ara, ja hem acabat de menjar.
Definition
"A hores d'ara" is a Catalan expression used to indicate the current moment or the present time, often implying that something has already happened or is happening now. For example, it can be used to say, "A hores d'ara, ja hem acabat de menjar," meaning "By now, we have already finished eating."
Translations
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By now -
A estas alturas -
Inmiddels -
À l'heure qu'il est -
Inzwischen
Etymology
The expression "A hores d'ara" comes from Catalan, where "hores" means "hours" and "ara" means "now." Literally, it translates to "at the hours of now," which figuratively refers to the present time or moment. Did you know? This phrase captures a sense of immediacy and is commonly used in everyday conversations to denote something happening at the current hour.
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