ACTUALLY vs CURRENTLY
ACTUALLY = in fact/really, CURRENTLY = now/at present
Level: B1-B2
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Question 1
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
_____, I work at Google as a software engineer.
🧠Why This Mistake Happens
The Problem:
Spanish 'actualmente' means 'currently' in English, not 'actually'
Linguistic Reason:
This is a false friend - words that look similar but have different meanings.
Spanish Example:
Spanish: Actualmente trabajo en Google = Currently I work at Google
Spanish 'actualmente' ≠ English 'actually'. English 'actually' = Spanish 'en realidad'
💡 Quick Rule:
ACTUALLY = in fact/really, CURRENTLY = now/at present
Common Examples:
Actually, I work at Google
Currently, I work at Google
I'm actually living in Madrid
I'm currently living in Madrid
Currently, you're right about that
Actually, you're right about that
💡 Tips for Success
- •ACTUALLY = in fact/in reality (Spanish: en realidad, de hecho). Use it to emphasize truth or correct misconceptions.
- •CURRENTLY = now/at present (Spanish: actualmente, ahora). Use it for present situations or ongoing states.
- •Spanish 'actualmente' is FALSE FRIEND - it means CURRENTLY in English, NOT actually!
- •When correcting someone or emphasizing truth, use ACTUALLY. When talking about present time, use CURRENTLY.
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