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Spanish Phrase

Patricia no está disponible ahora mismo.

/paˈtɾi.sja no esˈta ðis.poˈni.βle aˈoɾa ˈmis.mo/
Meaning"Patricia is not available right now."
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Meaning

Patricia is not available right now. The sentence conveys a temporary lack of availability, implying she might be busy or unreachable at this moment.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you need to tell someone that a person cannot be reached or attended to at the present moment—e.g., during a phone call, in a meeting, or when scheduling an appointment.

Grammar Breakdown

Patricianoestádisponibleahoramismo

1

Negación con 'no'

Coloca 'no' antes del verbo para negar la acción o estado.

2

Verbo 'estar' (estado temporal)

'Estar' se usa para describir estados o condiciones que pueden cambiar, como la disponibilidad.

3

Adjetivo 'disponible'

Significa 'available' y concuerda en género y número con el sujeto.

4

Frase adverbial 'ahora mismo'

Expresa 'right now' con énfasis en la inmediatez.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Puedes hablar con Patricia?

Can you talk to Patricia?

Patricia no está disponible ahora mismo.

Patricia is not available right now.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Patricia no es disponible ahora mismo.

    Use 'estar' for temporary states; 'ser' describes permanent traits.

  • Patricia está no disponible ahora mismo.

    The negation 'no' must precede the verb, not follow it.

Alternatives

  • Patricia no está libre en este momento.

    Patricia is not free at this moment.

  • Patricia no puede atender ahora.

    Patricia can't attend right now.

  • Patricia está ocupada ahora.

    Patricia is busy now.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking cultures it's courteous to offer a brief reason or suggest a later time when someone is unavailable. Using 'ahora mismo' adds urgency, while 'en este momento' is slightly more neutral. Remember to match the verb 'estar' with temporary states, not the permanent verb 'ser'.