Ahora
Example: Ahora es el momento perfecto para empezar a estudiar.
Definition
"Ahora" is an adverb that indicates the present moment or the immediate time. It is used to express that something is happening currently or to emphasize the importance of the current time, as in "Ahora es el momento perfecto para empezar a estudiar."
Etymology
The word "ahora" comes from the Latin word "ad horam," which means "to the hour" or "at the hour." Over time, it evolved in Spanish to simply mean "now," emphasizing the exact point in time. Did you know that its root reflects a precise moment, highlighting the importance of timing?
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"Ahora" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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