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actual

[/ˈæktʃuəl/]
adjective
atual
1. existing or occurring in fact or reality; real
What are the actual facts of the situation?
Quais são os fatos atuais da situação?
2. existing or present at the time in question
The actual ceremony took place on Saturday.
A cerimônia atual ocorreu no sábado.
3. current or present-day
The actual cost is higher than estimated.
O custo atual é mais alto que o estimado.
Synonyms
realgenuinefactualtruecurrentpresent
Antonyms
imaginaryfictitioustheoreticalhypotheticalfalse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
atual
standard usage for 'current' or 'real'
Portugal
atual
same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'presente' can also be used for 'current'
São Paulo
atual
standard usage, no regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in actual fact - na verdade, de fato
actual size - tamanho real
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