inmediatamente
/immeˌdjataˈmente/
The English phrase 'right away' can be translated into Spanish using several forms, most commonly inmediatamente. Wiktionary also lists sin demora and enseguida.
Meaning: very soon (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| inmediatamente | /immeˌdjataˈmente/ |
| sin demora | /ˌsin deˈmoɾa/ |
| enseguida | /enseˈɡida/ |
| al tiro | /al ˈtiɾo/ |
All these forms are used to express that an action should happen very soon.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase sin demora literally means 'without delay'.
Which one should you use?
While all these terms express immediacy, inmediatamente is often more formal or more emphatic than enseguida when indicating that something must happen right away.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Al tiro is a very common colloquialism used specifically in Chile to mean 'right away' or 'immediately'. In some Latin American countries such as Argentina and Uruguay, the slang phrase al toque is used to mean 'right away' or 'immediately'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word enseguida is an adverb and does not change its form based on gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/immeˌdjataˈmente/
Did you know?
- The Chilean slang term al tiro literally translates to 'at the shot', referring to the speed of a gunshot or a quick movement.
- While inmediatamente is used globally, the phrases al tiro and al toque would be completely misunderstood in Spain if used to mean 'right away'.
Examples in context
- Tom se fue enseguida.Tom left right away.This sentence shows how to use enseguida to describe someone leaving.Tatoeba #5567605 by swyter, translation #5453680 by CK
- Gracias. Lo haré enseguida.Thank you. I'll do it right away.This sentence demonstrates using enseguida to promise an action will be done immediately.Tatoeba #9306239 by arh, translation #9307992 by DJ_Saidez
- Deberían hacerlo sin demora.You ought to do that right away.This sentence shows how to use sin demora to express that something ought to be done right away.Tatoeba #6874927 by arh, translation #6874301 by CK
- Por favor, envíe el informe de inmediato.Please send the report right away.
- Le atenderemos de inmediato, señor(a) García.We will assist you right away, Mr./Ms. García.
- Realice las modificaciones sin demora.Make the changes right away.
- La entrega del paquete se realizará sin demora.The package will be delivered right away.
- Voy enseguida, no tardaré mucho.I'm coming right away, I won't be long.
- Puedes empezar a comer. Traigo tus alimentos enseguida.You can start eating. I'll bring your food right away.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are at their office when an urgent matter arises.
- SofíaMateo, ¿puedes revisar este reporte inmediatamente?Mateo, can you check this report immediately?
- MateoSí, Sofía, lo haré inmediatamente.Yes, Sofía, I will do it immediately.
- SofíaGracias, es muy urgente.Thank you, it is very urgent.
- MateoNo te preocupes, ya empiezo.Don't worry, I'm starting now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “right away” translations and entries inmediatamente, sin demora, enseguida, al tiro, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries al tiro, demora, enseguida, inmediatamente, sin, sin demora, tiro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
