Te devuelvo la llamada enseguida
/te debwelbo la ʝamada enseɡida/from spelling rules
The English phrase "I will call you right back" is translated into Spanish as Te devuelvo la llamada enseguida.
This phrase is used to inform someone that you intend to telephone them again very soon. A common alternative is Te llamo ahora mismo, which is slightly more direct and emphasizes the immediacy of the call.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, Te devuelvo la llamada enseguida means "I return the call to you immediately".
Which one should you use?
While Te devuelvo la llamada enseguida is the default, you may also use Te llamo enseguida for a simpler "I'll call you right back" in informal settings or Le llamaré enseguida for a more formal tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Te devuelvo la llamada enseguida, the verb devuelvo is in the present tense, but it is used here to express a near-future intention, similar to how English speakers use the present tense for scheduled future events.
How do you pronounce it?
/te debwelbo la ʝamada enseɡida/
Did you know?
- While enseguida implies immediacy, in some Spanish-speaking cultures it can be more flexible than 'immediately', occasionally meaning 'as soon as I am actually able'.
- In many Spanish-speaking-speaking regions, people might say Te marco enseguida instead of Te devuelvo la llamada. The verb marcar refers to the physical act of dialing or marking numbers on a keypad.
- The word devuelvo comes from devolver, which means to return an object or a call, but it is also the word used for returning a product to a store.
Examples in context
- Señor García, le llamaré enseguida para resolver su consulta.Mr. García, I will call you right back to address your inquiry.
- Hola Laura, te llamo enseguida para contarte lo que sucedió.Hey Laura, I'll call you right back to tell you what happened.
- No puedo hablar ahora, te devuelvo la llamada enseguida.I can't talk now, I'll call you right back.
- Espera un momento, te devuelvo la llamada enseguida.Wait a moment, I will call you right back.
Example conversation
Mateo is busy at work and receives a call from María.
- MateoHola, María, ¿qué pasa?Hello, María, what's up?
- MaríaTengo una pregunta sobre el proyecto.I have a question about the project.
- MateoAhora estoy en una reunión, te devuelvo la llamada enseguida.I am in a meeting right now, I will call you right back.
- MaríaEstá bien, Mateo, te espero.That's fine, Mateo, I'll wait for you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
