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In Spanish the word for "now" is
"ahora". It is pronounced "ah - or - da". Let's say you are
conversing at work with a Spanish speaking person and you tell them
about something that needs to be done "ahora". What will likely
happen is that they will get around to the task in an hour or two or
possibly even sometime later in the day. This can be very
frustrating if you need something done "now". You may wonder why
they are taking so long to complete the task. Understanding this
term completely and the culture behind it will help you avoid
frustration and bridge culture gaps that may exist in this area.
For a Spanish speaking person,
the word "now" or "ahora" actually means "now, or any time today".
So if you tell a Spanish speaking person that something has to be
done "ahora" it will probably get done sometime today.
So-- how do you let someone know
that something really needs to be done "now"? Many native speakers
will tell you that the word for "right now" in Spanish is "ahorita".
But even that term means within the next hour or so. For example,
many native speakers will leave and say they'll be coming back "ahorita".
This means they'll return within the next hour or less.
The way to say "right now" is "ahora
mismo". This literally means "the same now". By understanding this
concept, you can avoid many potential misunderstandings. Be sure you
understand this term well and start using it "ahora mismo"!
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