"Even now" is an adverbial phrase.
/ˈiːvən naʊ/
"Even now" is used to indicate that something remains true or relevant at the present time despite changes or considerations that may have occurred in the past. It often emphasizes a sense of unexpected continuity or durability of a situation, feeling, or belief. This phrase is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, typically found in conversations, literature, and various forms of media.
"Even now" is frequently used in English, particularly in discussion or narrative forms where the speaker or writer highlights the persistence of a situation or feeling.
"Even now, she still remembers the first time they met."
“Incluso ahora, ella todavía recuerda la primera vez que se conocieron.”
"Even now, there are people who believe in old superstitions."
“Incluso ahora, hay personas que creen en viejas supersticiones.”
"Even now, after all these years, he experiences the same joy when he sees his hometown."
“Incluso ahora, después de todos estos años, él siente la misma alegría al ver su ciudad natal.”
"Even now" does not form a part of many idiomatic expressions by itself, but it can pair well with other idioms to underscore a point or feeling regarding time and change.
"Even now, he's keeping his nose to the grindstone, working hard."
“Incluso ahora, él sigue con la cabeza agachada, trabajando duro.”
"They’re still in touch, and even now, their friendship is like two peas in a pod."
“Todavía están en contacto y, incluso ahora, su amistad es como dos gotas de agua.”
"Even now, despite the challenges, she wears a brave face."
“Incluso ahora, a pesar de los desafíos, ella mantiene una cara valiente.”
"Even now, it's clear that he's the apple of her eye."
“Incluso ahora, está claro que él es la niña de sus ojos.”
"Even now, he won't let the grass grow under his feet."
“Incluso ahora, no dejará que la hierba crezca bajo sus pies.”
"Even now, she has a heart of gold, always helping others."
“Incluso ahora, ella tiene un corazón de oro, siempre ayudando a los demás.”
The word "even" originates from the Old English "ēfen," which means "level, flat, or equal." The word "now" comes from the Old English "nū," which means "at the present time." The phrase "even now" combines these to imply consistency or equality in the present context.