What does adesso in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word adesso in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use adesso in Italian.

The word adesso in Italian means now, right now, in this instant, just this minute, a moment ago, soon, now, that's enough now!, now let's not go over the top, now or never, now we've got it, I'll show you, still today, thus far, for now. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word adesso

now, right now, in this instant

avverbio (ora, in questo momento)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Meglio farlo adesso piuttosto che rimandare a domani.
It would be better to do this now (or: right now) rather than put it off until tomorrow.

just this minute, a moment ago

avverbio (poco fa, appena)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
È arrivato adesso.
He arrived a moment ago (or: just this minute).

soon

avverbio (fra poco)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Adesso ti do qualcosa da mangiare, abbi solo un attimo di pazienza.
I'll give you something to eat soon, just be patient.

now

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

that's enough now!

interiezione (con rabbia, fastidio o impazienza (interjection)

now let's not go over the top

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

now or never

locuzione avverbiale

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

now we've got it

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

I'll show you

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

still today

thus far

for now

avverbio (in questo momento)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

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