Spanish Phrase
Ahora las riego.
Meaning
This phrase uses the adverb 'ahora' to indicate an immediate action. The pronoun 'las' refers to a feminine plural object, such as 'las plantas' (the plants) or 'las flores' (the flowers), and 'riego' is the first-person present form of the verb 'regar'.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are about to perform the task of watering plants, especially in response to a reminder or a question. It is common in household settings or gardening.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ahoralasriego
Direct Object Pronoun
The word 'las' replaces a feminine plural noun to avoid repetition.
Stem-Changing Verb
The verb 'regar' (to water) is a stem-changer, where the 'e' becomes 'ie' in the present tense.
🗨In Conversation
¿Has regado las plantas hoy?
Have you watered the plants today?
Todavía no, ahora las riego.
Not yet, I'll water them now.
✕Common Mistakes
Ahora riego las.
Direct object pronouns must come before the conjugated verb in Spanish.
Ahora los riego.
Use 'las' if the plants (plantas) or flowers (flores) you are referring to are feminine nouns.
↔Alternatives
Voy a regarlas ahora.
I am going to water them now.
Ya las riego.
I'm watering them right away.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, using the present tense to describe a future action (like 'riego' instead of 'regaré') makes the intention sound more certain and immediate. It is very common in daily chores to show you are taking care of things right now.