Does ahora mean now?

Ahora, pronounced ah-oh-rah, is a Spanish adverb meaning “now.” But for Spanish speakers, ahora can also mean not too far into the future or even in the past. It’s not exactly “right now.” So if you tell someone to do something ahora, it’s very likely they will wait a bit, even postpone it.

How do you say hurry up in Spanish slang?

When you want to ask someone to hurry up while doing something, you can simply say ándale. For example, Ándale, apúrate con el trabajo means “Come on, hurry up with work.” You can also use this to mean “that’s right.” When you agree with your friend, you can say ándale.

Is Ahorita now or later?

In Spain “ahorita” is not used. We use “ahora” (now) or “luego” (later). It’s used in many countries other than Mexico.

Why do Mexicans say Ahorita?

‘Ahorita’ is even used as a polite way of saying ‘no, thank you’ when refusing an offer. Even after almost seven years in Mexico, this response can still catch me off guard when I’m hosting friends; I find myself hovering, unsure if I should get my guest what I offered them or not.

Does hora mean period?

Hora also has other meanings relating to very specific periods of time at school or college: Después de inglés tenemos una hora libre. After English we have a free period.

What does Aqui mean in English?

a combining form meaning “water,” used in the formation of compound words: aquiclude; aquiculture; aquifer.

What’s vamanos mean?

and vámonos. . Both of these words are used to mean let’s go and they are both nosotros command forms of the verb ir.

What does Ondelay mean?

As a synonym of ‘come on’, ándale can also be used as a way to beg for something. To show agreement. When showing agreement to a situation or proposal, it’s common to hear ‘ándale, pues’ or simply ‘andale’. Both expressions are translated as ‘okay’, ‘fine’ or ‘alright’.

How do you spell Horita?

Horita is not the same as ahorita. During my first months in Puerto Rico, I became extremely familiar with the word horita which I assumed to be the local pronunciation of ahorita. They are so close in sound and context, what else could it mean.

Do people say no gracias in Mexico?

3. Thank you. The expression “No, thank you” is rarely heard in Mexico.

What does la tarea in English?

tarea noun. homework, task, job, assignment, labor.