A present situation may change later: describe what is happening now with a Spanish adverb of time.

The idea

Actualmente means currently or at present; it locates a situation in the present period.

Examples

  • Actualmente trabajo desde casa.Currently I work from home.
  • El puente está cerrado actualmente.The bridge is currently closed.
  • Actualmente estudiamos historia del arte.We are currently studying art history.
  • Mi hermana vive actualmente cerca del puerto.My sister currently lives near the port.
  • El equipo busca actualmente un local.The team is currently looking for premises.
  • Actualmente hay pocos peces en el lago.There are currently few fish in the lake.

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Watch out

Do not confuse actualmente with English actually, which often means in fact.

Try it yourself

  1. Complete with the adverb meaning currently: La tienda está cerrada en este momento: está cerrada ___.

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    actualmente

    actualmente: The shop is closed at present.

  2. Complete with the adverb meaning currently: El curso se imparte ahora: se imparte ___.

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    actualmente

    actualmente: The course takes place now.

  3. Complete with the adverb meaning currently: El proyecto está en marcha en el presente: está en marcha ___.

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    actualmente

    actualmente: The project is in progress at present.

Use it today

Describe your present studies and where you live now. A present situation may change later: describe what is happening now with a Spanish adverb of time.