Significado
Used to indicate something will happen without delay.
Contexto cultural
In Spain, 'ahora mismo' is taken quite literally. If someone says they will do it 'ahora mismo', they usually mean within the next few minutes. Mexicans often use 'ahorita'. While it sounds like 'little now', it is notoriously vague. 'Ahora mismo' is used when you want to be 100% clear that you mean 'instantly'. In Argentina, you might hear 'ya mismo' just as often as 'ahora mismo'. Both carry the same weight of urgency.
Use for Customer Service
If you work in a Spanish-speaking environment, saying 'Lo hago ahora mismo' will make you sound very professional and eager.
Don't Overuse with Friends
If you use it too much with friends, you might sound a bit bossy or overly dramatic.
Significado
Used to indicate something will happen without delay.
Use for Customer Service
If you work in a Spanish-speaking environment, saying 'Lo hago ahora mismo' will make you sound very professional and eager.
Don't Overuse with Friends
If you use it too much with friends, you might sound a bit bossy or overly dramatic.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase for 'right now'.
No puedo hablar, estoy trabajando ___ ___.
'Ahora mismo' is the standard phrase for an action happening this very second.
Which sentence is a command?
Select the urgent command.
The use of the imperative 'Limpia' plus 'ahora mismo' creates an urgent command.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A waiter bringing water to a thirsty guest.
Waiters use this to show they are acting on the request immediately.
Complete the dialogue.
Jefe: ¿Dónde está el reporte? Empleado: ___
This is the most professional response to a request for a missing item.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Urgency Levels
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosNo puedo hablar, estoy trabajando ___ ___.
'Ahora mismo' is the standard phrase for an action happening this very second.
Select the urgent command.
The use of the imperative 'Limpia' plus 'ahora mismo' creates an urgent command.
Context: A waiter bringing water to a thirsty guest.
Waiters use this to show they are acting on the request immediately.
Jefe: ¿Dónde está el reporte? Empleado: ___
This is the most professional response to a request for a missing item.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasYes, it is neutral. However, your tone of voice determines if it sounds like a helpful promise or a rude command.
No. Adverbs in Spanish do not change to match gender. It is always 'mismo'.
'Ya' is more versatile and can mean 'already'. 'Ahora mismo' is specifically focused on the immediate present.
Frases relacionadas
Enseguida
synonymImmediately
Ya
similarNow / Already
De inmediato
synonymAt once
