Spanish Phrase
¿Qué exposiciones hay ahora mismo?
Meaning
This question asks what exhibitions are currently on display or taking place. It emphasizes the present moment, so the listener knows you want information about what you can see right now.
When to use
Use it when you arrive at a museum, gallery, cultural centre, or trade fair and want to know which shows are open at that exact moment. It’s also handy when calling a venue to check the schedule.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quéexposicioneshayahoramismo
Qué (interrogative)
Used to ask about the nature or identity of something; placed at the beginning of a question.
exposiciones (noun, plural)
Feminine plural noun meaning 'exhibitions' or 'shows'.
hay (impersonal verb)
Third‑person singular form of 'haber' used to indicate existence: 'there is/are'.
ahora mismo (adverbial phrase)
Means 'right now' or 'at this very moment', adding immediacy to the question.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué exposiciones hay ahora mismo?
What exhibitions are there right now?
Ahora mismo tenemos la exposición de arte contemporáneo y una muestra de fotografía local.
Right now we have a contemporary art exhibition and a local photography showcase.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué exposiciones están ahora mismo?
Use 'hay' to talk about existence; 'están' describes location of known items.
¿Qué exposiciones hay ahora?
Adding 'mismo' stresses immediacy; without it the question sounds less urgent.
¿Qué exposiciónes hay ahora mismo?
The correct plural is 'exposiciones' (no accent on the 'o').
↔Alternatives
¿Qué muestras hay ahora?
What shows are there now?
¿Qué exposiciones están abiertas ahora?
Which exhibitions are open now?
¿Qué exposiciones se pueden ver en este momento?
Which exhibitions can be seen at this moment?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries "exposición" can refer to an art exhibit, a science fair, or even a trade show. If you’re at a museum, saying "ahora mismo" signals you want the current schedule, not a future one. In informal speech you might hear "¿Qué hay de exposiciones ahora?" which drops the word "mismo" but keeps the meaning.