Actualmente
Example: Actualmente estudio español en una escuela cerca de casa.
Definition
"Actualmente" is an adverb used to indicate that something is happening at the present time or currently. It emphasizes the ongoing state or action, as in the example phrase: 'Actualmente estudio español en una escuela cerca de casa,' meaning studying Spanish right now.
Etymology
The word "Actualmente" comes from the Latin 'actualis,' meaning 'active' or 'pertaining to action.' It evolved in Spanish to express the concept of something happening in the present moment. Did you know? Although it looks like 'actually' in English, 'actualmente' specifically means 'currently' rather than 'in fact.'
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"Actualmente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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