current
BrE /ˈkʌrənt/ AmE /ˈkɜːrənt/
noun / adjective en → es
a continuous flow of water in a river, sea, or ocean
corriente (de agua)
- the current in the river/sea/ocean
Collocations strong current · dangerous current
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The strong current made swimming difficult.
La corriente fuerte dificultó la natación.
the flow of electricity through a wire or other conductor
corriente eléctrica
- electric current
Collocations alternating current (AC) · direct current (DC)
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The device measures the electric current.
El dispositivo mide la corriente eléctrica.
the present time or period; now
actual, presente (en el tiempo)
- at the current time
Collocations current situation · current state of affairs
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At the current time, we are unable to help.
En este momento actual, no podemos ayudar.
the position or level of something in a list or ranking
posición (en una lista)
- current position
Collocations current rank · current status
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She is currently ranked second in the league.
Ella ocupa actualmente el segundo lugar en la liga.
the ideas or beliefs that are popular at a particular time
tendencia, corriente (de pensamiento)
- current thinking
Collocations current trends · current theories
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Current thinking is that climate change is caused by human activity.
La tendencia actual es que el cambio climático es causado por la actividad humana.
the official rules or laws that are in force at a particular time
ley vigente, reglamento actual
- current law
Collocations current regulations · current legislation
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The company must comply with current laws.
La empresa debe cumplir con las leyes vigentes.
the job that someone has at the present time
empleo actual, puesto de trabajo
- current employment
Collocations current position · current role
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He is currently employed as a manager.
Actualmente está empleado como gerente.
relating to electronic devices or systems
electrónico, de corriente eléctrica
- current technology
Collocations current standards · current practices
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The company uses current technology.
La empresa utiliza tecnología actual.