mistakesintermediateuniversal
Actual
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Current / Present
Literal translation
actual
When to use it
In Spanish, 'actual' means 'current' or 'present', not 'real' or 'genuine'. 'Real' or 'verdadero' is used for 'real' or 'genuine'.
In conversation
La situación actual es complicada.
“The current situation is complicated.”