A1 — Beginneradverb
adesso
now, right now
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
orain questo momentoattualmenteal momentoper ora
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
primadopoin seguitoun tempoallora
Usage note
'Adesso' and 'ora' are interchangeable in most contexts. 'In questo momento' is more emphatic. 'Per adesso' / 'per ora' = for now.
Example
"Adesso non posso parlare, ti richiamo."
"I can't talk right now, I'll call you back."
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