justo después
/xusto despwes/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'right after' is translated as justo después.
The phrase justo después is used to indicate that something happens immediately following a specific event or point in time. While después simply means 'after', adding justo provides the emphasis of 'immediately' or 'right' as in 'right after'.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of justo, meaning 'exactly' or 'just' and después, meaning 'after'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American regions, you may hear the informal phrase al toque to indicate something occurs immediately or without delay. In Mexico, the variation luego luego is used to mean 'right away' or 'immediately'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the phrase to indicate 'right after' a noun or a pronoun, you must add the preposition de to create justo después de. To express 'right after doing something', use justo después de followed by the infinitive form of the verb.
Did you know?
- In some Latin American regions, the phrase al toque is used for 'immediately'. It is derived from the sound of a bell or a trumpet signal, which was used to call people to action without delay.
- The word justo in justo después shares the same root as the English word 'justice'. While it means 'exactly' in this phrase, its primary meaning in Spanish is 'fair' or 'just'.
- The word después evolved from the Vulgar Latin dē post, where post is the same root used in English words like 'postpone' or 'posterior'.
Examples in context
- Se fue a dormir justo después de comer.He went to bed right after eating.This sentence shows how to use justo después before an infinitive.Tatoeba #9552843 by Shishir, translation #10501750 by DJ_Saidez
- Los exámenes tocan justo después de las vacaciones de verano.Exams are right after summer vacation.This sentence shows how to use justo después before a noun.Tatoeba #1346656 by marcelostockle, translation #1230883 by CK
- Tenemos los exámenes justo después de las vacaciones de verano.We have exams right after summer vacation.Tatoeba #1232950 by Shishir, translation #1230882 by CK
- El gerente entró inmediatamente después de la reunión para discutir los resultados.The manager entered right after the meeting to discuss the results.
- El informe fue entregado justo después de la fecha límite establecida.The report was submitted right after the established deadline.
- Voy a responder tu mensaje al toque.I'll respond to your message right away.
- El equipo ganó el partido, acto seguido, salieron a celebrar.The team won the match, immediately afterward they went out to celebrate.
- Olvidé mi cartera y luego luego volví a buscarla.I forgot my wallet, and right away I went back to get it.
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Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing their plans for after a concert.
- Mateo¿Nos vemos justo después del concierto?Shall we see each other right after the concert?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, estaré allí.Yes, Mateo, I will be there.
- MateoPerfecto, yo te espero en la salida.Perfect, I will wait for you at the exit.
- ElenaDe acuerdo, nos vemos entonces.Alright, see you then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries después, justo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
