Right now Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈnaʊ

RITE-now

UK

ɹˈaɪt/ /nˈaʊ

RITE-now

Definition

At this exact moment; immediately or without delay.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, very common in spoken English to stress urgency or exact timing. Used for immediate actions ('I need you right now'), current situations ('I'm busy right now'), or to emphasize 'now'.

• Spanish: ahora mismo - en este momento
• Portuguese (BR): agora mesmo - neste momento
• Portuguese (PT): agora mesmo - neste momento
• Chinese (Simplified): 现在 - 此刻
• Chinese (Traditional): 現在 - 此刻
• Hindi: अभी - इस समय
• Arabic: الآن - في هذه اللحظة
• Bengali: এখনই - ঠিক এখন - অবিলম্বে
• Russian: прямо сейчас - сейчас же
• Japanese: 今すぐ - ただ今
• Vietnamese: ngay bây giờ - lúc này
• Korean: 지금 바로 - 지금
• Turkish: şu anda - hemen şimdi
• Urdu: ابھی - اسی وقت
• Indonesian: sekarang juga - saat ini

Example Sentences

I am busy right now.

basic

Can you help me right now?

basic

She is not home right now.

basic

I'm going to the store right now, do you want anything?

natural

Sorry, I can't talk right now—I'll call you later.

natural

If you need me right now, just text me.

natural