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How do you say "i am busy right now" in Spanish?
Estoy ocupado ahora mismo
In Spanish, "i am busy right now" is Estoy ocupado ahora mismo.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers say 'Estoy ocupado ahora mismo' quickly and evenly; tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Estoy ocupado ahora mismo is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
i am busy right now
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Related words
- what day is it today ¿qué día es hoy?
- see you tomorrow Nos vemos mañana
- see you next week Nos vemos la semana que viene
- im running late Voy tarde
- im on time Llego a tiempo
- lets meet at noon quedemos al mediodía
- can we reschedule ¿Podemos reprogramar?
- i have a meeting Tengo una reunión
- do you have a minute ¿Tienes un minuto?
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Questions about Estoy ocupado ahora mismo
How do you pronounce Estoy ocupado ahora mismo?
Native speakers say 'Estoy ocupado ahora mismo' quickly and evenly; tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Estoy ocupado ahora mismo formal or casual?
Estoy ocupado ahora mismo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Estoy ocupado ahora mismo used in Spanish?
Estoy ocupado ahora mismo is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (i am busy right now).
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