RedpenActually or currently for “actualmente”?
Different meaning
I actually live in Mexico.
For this meaning
I currently live in Mexico.
False friends: actually / currently
If you mean at the present time, use currently. Actually means in fact. Both sentences are grammatical; choose the word that matches your meaning.
En español
Si quieres decir actualmente, usa currently. Actually significa en realidad o de hecho. Las dos frases son correctas, pero expresan ideas distintas.
Try saying these aloud
Read each sentence, then make one of your own.
- I currently live in Mexico.
- Actually, I live in Puebla, not Cancún.
- She is currently studying English.