A hores d'ara
Example: A hores d'ara, ja hem pres una decisió definitiva.
Definition
"A hores d'ara" is a Catalan expression meaning 'by now' or 'at this time,' used to indicate that something has already happened or a situation has reached a certain point in the present moment. For example, "A hores d'ara, ja hem pres una decisió definitiva" means 'By now, we have already made a final decision.'
Translations
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By now -
A estas alturas -
Inmiddels -
À l'heure qu'il est -
Inzwischen
Etymology
The phrase "A hores d'ara" comes from Catalan, where 'hores' means 'hours' and 'ara' means 'now.' Literally, it translates to 'at hours of now,' which emphasizes the current moment or time. Did you know this expression is commonly used to mark the present point in time, similar to the English 'as of now'?
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