Catalan Word of the Day
ara
/A-ra/ • adverb — 22nd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: now; at this moment
Examples
- Ara no puc, torna més tard.
(I can't now, come back later.) - Si comences ara, acabaràs abans.
(If you start now, you'll finish sooner.) - Ara mateix ja és massa tard per sortir.
(It's already too late to go out now.)
Synonyms
- ara mateix
- ara per ara
Use 'ara' to refer to the present moment or immediate time. It is neutral and very common in everyday speech. For extra emphasis you can say 'ara mateix' (right now); for a temporary condition you can say 'ara per ara' (for now). Avoid confusing 'ara' with 'avui' (today), which refers to the whole day rather than the exact moment.
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