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orita

now, in a bit, soon

adverb Rare #48,297
now, in a bit, soon Colloquial spelling of ahorita, especially common in Mexico; the exact timing depends on context.
SP: Orita voy al mercado.
EN: I’ll go to the market in a bit.

Orita me enteré de lo de Pedro y por eso vine.

I just found out about Pedro, so I came.

— Los olvidados (1950)

Orita voy.

I'm on my way now.

— Los olvidados (1950)

Orita que es noche puedes venir conmigo.

Since it’s nighttime now, you can come with me.

— Nazarín (1959)

Orita veremos.

We’ll see in a bit.

— Los olvidados (1950)

Orita viene.

They’re coming right now.

— Los olvidados (1950)