agora mesmo
/aˈɡɔ.ɾɐ ˈmez.mu/word by word
The English phrase "right now" is translated into Portuguese as agora mesmo.
agora mesmo is an adverb used to denote that something is happening at this precise moment.
Meaning: at this precise moment (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of agora (now) and mesmo (even/exactly/same), which together emphasize the immediacy of the moment.
Which one should you use?
While agora simply means "now", agora mesmo is more emphatic and urgent.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal, the formal expression neste preciso momento is used to denote "right now".
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /aˈɡɔ.ɾɐ ˈmez.mu/. There are 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- In a casual conversation, a Brazilian might respond to a request with agora, but actually take several minutes or hours to perform the action.
- The word agora is a contraction of the Latin phrase hāc hōrā, which literally means 'in this hour'.
- In some regions of Brazil, saying agora can actually refer to a vague future time, such as 'in a little while' or 'soon'.
Examples in context
- Vem aqui agora mesmo.Come over here right now.This sentence shows how to use agora mesmo to request someone's presence immediately.Tatoeba #12384363 by piterkeo, translation #12376998 by CK
- Faça isso agora mesmo!Do it right now!This sentence demonstrates using agora mesmo to give an urgent command.Tatoeba #4850668 by Ricardo14, translation #241642 by AlanF_US
- Farei isso agora mesmo.I'll do that right now.This sentence illustrates using agora mesmo to express an immediate intention to act.Tatoeba #2831330 by alexmarcelo, translation #2546702 by CK
- Precisamos resolver esse problema agora mesmo.We need to solve this problem right now.
- Em nome da empresa, gostaria de agradecer a todos que estão aqui presentes neste exato momento.On behalf of the company, I would like to thank everyone who is present here right now.
- Vamos embora agora!Let's go now!
- Vai ao mercado já!Go to the market right now!
- 44 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Camila and Rodrigo are in the living room.
- CamilaVocê pode me ajudar agora mesmo?Can you help me right now?
- RodrigoEu preciso terminar este relatório primeiro.I need to finish this report first.
- CamilaMas é algo muito urgente, Rodrigo.But it is something very urgent, Rodrigo.
- RodrigoTudo bem, eu vou agora mesmo.Okay, I will go right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “right now” translations and entries agora mesmo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (agora, mesmo) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries agora, mesmo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
