As we speak vs Currently vs Now vs Right now

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

As we speak

Top 2000 (comum)

Currently

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adverb

Now

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adverb

Right now

Top 1000 (muito comum)
 As we speakCurrentlyNowRight now
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //əz wi spiːk//🇺🇸 //əz wi spik//🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌrəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɜːrəntli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/naʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/naʊ/"]/🇬🇧 //raɪt naʊ//🇺🇸 //raɪt naʊ//
SignificadoAgora mesmo, neste instante.Right now, at this moment.agora mesmoright nowat this moment or timeneste momentoat this moment
ExemploAs we speak, the new project is being finalized.The hourly charge is currently £35.I am reading a book now.I need you to help me right now.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR-B1A1-
Classe gramaticaladverbadverb
Colocaçõesas we speak, happening as we speak, discussing as we speak, sharing as we speakcurrently available, currently working, currently experiencingnow or never, from now on, now and thenright now, do it right now, right now situation
Antônimos-previously, formerlylater, afterlater, after
Erros comunsConfused with 'as we spoke' which refers to the past., Used in inappropriate contexts where timing isn't relevant.Using 'currently' in a past context, which is incorrect., Confusing 'currently' with 'actually' or 'really.', Overusing 'currently' when 'now' would suffice.Confused with 'then' when referring to time., Using 'now' too formally in written communication., Overusing 'now' in conversation, leading to redundancy.Confused with 'right away', Using it in formal contexts, Misplacing the phrase in sentences
Notas de usoUsado para indicar que algo está acontecendo no momento atual. Comum em conversas, mas pode ser menos formal na escrita.Used to indicate that something is happening at the current time. Common in conversation but may be less formal in writing.Use isso ao falar sobre situações que estão acontecendo no momento. Evite em contextos muito formais; em vez disso, use 'no presente'.Use this when talking about situations happening at the present time. Avoid in very formal contexts; instead, use 'at present.'Used to indicate the present time. Avoid using 'now' in very formal contexts where 'currently' might be more appropriate.Use 'agora mesmo' em contextos casuais ou de conversa para indicar o momento presente. Evite em escrita muito formal.Use 'right now' in casual or conversational contexts to indicate the present moment. Avoid in very formal writing.

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Perguntas frequentes: As we speak vs Currently vs Now vs Right now

Qual é a diferença entre As we speak, Currently, Now e Right now?

As we speak: Right now, at this moment. Currently: right now Now: at this moment or time Right now: at this moment

Qual é mais avançada: As we speak, Currently, Now e Right now?

Currently é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

As we speak: As we speak, the new project is being finalized. Currently: The hourly charge is currently £35. Now: I am reading a book now. Right now: I need you to help me right now.

Posso usar As we speak, Currently, Now e Right now de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. As we speak, Currently, Now e Right now são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.