What does por ahora in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word por ahora in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use por ahora in Spanish.

The word por ahora in Spanish means for the moment, for now, at least for now, that's all for now. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word por ahora

for the moment, for now

locución adverbial (de momento)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Por ahora el gobierno no hará más declaraciones.
For the moment the government won't make any more statements.

at least for now

locución adverbial (siquiera entre tanto)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Están satisfechos con la decisión, al menos por ahora.
At least for now they are happy with the decision.

that's all for now

expresión (formal (despedida)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Gracias por su atención, es todo por ahora, buenas tardes.
Thanks for your attention, that's all for now, good afternoon.

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