No. 274 in Spanish
actual
"Actual" in Spanish means "current" or "present" in English.
In a sentence
La información actual sobre el clima indica lluvias.
The current information about the weather indicates rain.
Here, 'actual' means 'current' or 'present', referring to the specific period or point in time.
Es un problema actual en nuestra sociedad.
It is a current issue in our society.
In this sentence, 'actual' is used to describe something relevant or ongoing in the present context.
Tu discurso tiene mucha relevancia para el momento actual.
Your speech is very relevant for the current moment.
'Actual' indicates the present moment or contemporary era being discussed.
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