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actual means current — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 25, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

actual

adjective • /[ak-TOO-al]/

current

Example:

La versión actual del archivo es la final.

The current version of the file is final.

🧠 What does actual mean?

The Spanish adjective 'actual' translates to 'current' or 'present' in English. It is used to describe something that is happening or existing at the present time, or the most recent or contemporary state of affairs. In a business context, 'actual' often refers to the current status, figures, or conditions of a company, project, or market. It is crucial to distinguish 'actual' from the English false cognate 'actual', which means 'real' or 'true'.

📚 Extra examples

  • La empresa está analizando los datos de ventas actuales.
    The company is analyzing the current sales data.
  • Es importante conocer la situación actual del mercado antes de invertir.
    It is important to know the current market situation before investing.
  • El informe presenta el balance financiero actual de la organización.
    The report presents the organization's current financial balance.
  • Las proyecciones para el próximo año se basan en las tendencias actuales.
    The projections for next year are based on current trends.

💡 Did You Know?

Beware of the false cognate 'actual'. While it means 'current' in Spanish, the English word 'actual' means 'real' or 'true'. To say 'real' in Spanish, use 'real' or 'verdadero'. For example, 'la noticia actual' is 'the current news', but 'la noticia actual' in English would be 'the real news'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "actual"

Synonyms: presente, contemporáneo, vigente
Opposites: pasado, anterior, futuro

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'current' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'current' is 'actual'.
How do you pronounce 'actual' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'actual' in Spanish is ahk-too-AHL. The 'a' sounds are open, the 'c' is like a 'k', and the 'l' is pronounced clearly.
How do you use 'actual' in a sentence?
'Actual' is used to describe something that is happening now or the present state. For example, 'la situación actual' means 'the current situation'.
What is the English translation of 'actual'?
The most common English translations of 'actual' are 'current' and 'present'.
Does 'actual' change for gender or number?
No, 'actual' is an invariable adjective in Spanish and does not change for gender or number. It remains 'actual' regardless of the noun it modifies.
Is 'actual' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'actual' is a very common adjective in both everyday and formal Spanish, especially when referring to present circumstances or situations.
Does 'actual' have slang or double meanings?
In standard Spanish, 'actual' does not have slang or significant double meanings. Its primary meaning is 'current' or 'present'.
Is 'actual' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The usage of 'actual' meaning 'current' is consistent across Spain and Latin America. It is not a regionalism.

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