What does ahora in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word ahora in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ahora in Spanish.

The word ahora in Spanish means now, right now, just now, in a minute, very soon, from now on, however, right away, now or never, now that, now that you mention it, now it's time, this time, at least for now, from now on, from now on, from here on out, from this point forward, from now on, that's all for now, so far, up to now, until now, see you soon, just now, never, for the moment, for now. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ahora

now, right now, just now

adverbio (en este momento)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ahora no llueve.

It's not raining just now.

in a minute, very soon

adverbio (en seguida)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ahora le sirvo el café.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I'll get you a sandwich in a minute.

from now on

locución adverbial (de ahora en adelante)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

A partir de ahora, queda prohibido comer en la biblioteca.

From this point on, eating in the library is prohibited.

however

locución adverbial (habiendo dicho esto)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Puedes ir al concierto; ahora bien, deberás obedecer algunas normas.

You can go to the concert. However, you must follow some rules.

right away

locución adverbial (en seguida) (colloquial)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ahora mismo le sirvo el café.

ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. I can't help you right this second, I'm a little busy.

now or never

expresión (momento adecuado)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Tengo veinticinco años, nada que me ate y ganas de viajar, ¡es ahora o nunca!

I'm twenty-five years old, have nothing tying me down and want to travel. It's now or never!

now that

locución conjuntiva (dado que)

(conjunction: Connects words, clauses, and sentences--for example, "and," "but," "because," "in order that.")

Ahora que has terminado la tarea, ya puedes ver la tele.

Now that you have finished your homework you can watch TV.

now that you mention it

locución conjuntiva (por cierto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Anda, ahora que lo dices, ¿dónde habré puesto las llaves?

Well, now that you mention it, where did I put my keys?

now it's time

expresión (llegó el momento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

¡Ahora sí! El cuadro ha quedado terminado.

Now it's time! The painting has been completed.

this time

locución conjuntiva (expresa confirmación)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Ahora sí que me has enfadado. Estás castigado 3 meses sin tele.

at least for now

locución adverbial (siquiera entre tanto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Están satisfechos con la decisión, al menos por ahora.

At least for now they are happy with the decision.

from now on

locución adverbial (a partir de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

De ahora en adelante, trabajaremos los fines de semana.

From now on we will work on weekends.

from now on

locución conjuntiva (AR (en adelante)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

De ahora en más voy a dejar de comer chocolates.

from here on out, from this point forward

locución adverbial (a partir de este momento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

De aquí en adelante voy a estudiar todos los días.

From here on out, I am going to study everyday.

from now on

locución adverbial (a partir de ya)

(preposition: Relates noun or pronoun to another element of sentence--for example, "a picture of John," "She walked from my house to yours.")

Desde ahora ya no trabajaremos los fines de semana.

From now on we will no longer work on weekends.

that's all for now

expresión (formal (despedida)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Gracias por su atención, es todo por ahora, buenas tardes.

Thanks for your attention, that's all for now, good afternoon.

so far, up to now, until now

locución adverbial (hasta este momento)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Hasta ahora he visitado cuatro países y quiero viajar más en el futuro.

So far I have visited four countries and I want to travel more in the future.

see you soon

expresión (adiós, hasta pronto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Hasta ahora, Juan; nos vemos más tarde.

Hasta la vista, Juan; see you later.

just now

locución adverbial (en este momento)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Justo ahora que no tengo paraguas empieza a llover.

Just now that I don't have an umbrella it starts to rain.

never

expresión (jamás)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

¡No te casarás con ese hombre ni ahora ni nunca!

You will not marry that man, neither now nor ever.

for the moment, for now

locución adverbial (de momento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

Por ahora el gobierno no hará más declaraciones.

For the moment the government won't make any more statements.

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