English Meaning & Definitions
At the present time or moment; now.
- “Eu estou muito ocupado agora.”
- “O que você quer fazer agora?”
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “agora”.
Derived from the Latin 'hac hora' (at this hour), combining 'hac' (this) and 'hora' (hour). Over time, it evolved in Old Portuguese into 'agora', shifting from a literal time reference ('at this hour') to a general temporal adverb meaning 'now'.
Think of the phrase 'ah, go... rah!' - cheering someone on to do something right NOW.
Frequently Asked Questions About “agora”
1. What is the meaning of “agora” in English?
In English, agora (adverb) is defined as: “At the present time or moment; now.”.
2. How do you use “agora” in a sentence?
“Eu estou muito ocupado agora.”
3. What are English synonyms of “agora”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “agora”?
Derived from the Latin 'hac hora' (at this hour), combining 'hac' (this) and 'hora' (hour). Over time, it evolved in Old Portuguese into 'agora', shifting from a literal time reference ('at this hour') to a general temporal adverb meaning 'now'.
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