How to Say ‘Right now’ in Spain Spanish
Ahora mismo
ah-OH-rah MEES-moh
[ah-OH-rah MEES-moh]
🇪🇸 In Spain: In service situations, [ahora mismo] often means "right away" rather than literally this exact second. It's a reassuring café phrase: they've understood you and are getting on with it.
Phrase Breakdown
Ahora
[ah-OH-rah]
now
Means “now,” and in café service it often suggests immediate action.
Ahora mismo te traigo el café.
I’ll bring you the coffee right now.
mismo
[MEES-moh]
right away; exactly
With ahora, mismo means “right away” or “at this very moment.” On its own it can also mean “same.”
Lo preparo Ahora mismo para ti.
I’ll prepare it right away for you.
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