English–Spanish

“current” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/akˈtwal/

Example

La situación actual es complicada.

The current situation is complicated.

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How to say “current” in Spanish

“Current” in Spanish is actual.

A fact or condition applying to the present.

Full entry for actual: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with actual

Necesitamos información actual para tomar decisiones.

We need current information to make decisions.

Tips for using actual

  • Common collocations are situación actual and problema actual, and because English actually does not equal Spanish actual, use en realidad or de hecho when the intended sense is 'actually'.

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