Actually 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.

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  1. I currently live in Mexico.
  2. Actually, I live in Puebla, not Cancún.
  3. She is currently studying English.
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