How to Say ‘Right now’ in Mexican Spanish
Ahora mismo
ah-OH-rah MEES-moh
[ah-OH-rah MEES-moh]
💬 Usage Tip: Emphasizes urgency. Perfect for when time is of the essence.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: Highlighting urgency can be vital when catching transportation in a bustling city.
Phrase Breakdown
Ahora
[ah-OH-rah]
Now
At this moment or time.
Estoy ocupado ahora, te llamo más tarde.
I'm busy now, I'll call you later.
mismo
[MEES-moh]
Right
Used for emphasis of the immediacy of time or activity.
Voy a resolverlo mismo ahora.
I will solve it right now.
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