inmediatamente
/immeˌdjataˈmente/
In Spanish, the phrase "stat" can be translated using inmediatamente or ya.
Meaning: Immediately, now (adv)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| inmediatamente | /immeˌdjataˈmente/ |
| ya | /ˈʝa/ |
Both terms are used to express that something must happen immediately or right now. The word ya often functions as an urgent command, similar to telling someone to "do it now" in English.
Which one should you use?
While inmediatamente is a standard adverb for "immediately," ya is often used to convey a sense of immediate urgency or a command to act now.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the formal phrase con urgencia is used to mean "stat." In Mexico, the informal expression de volada is used to mean "very quickly" or "right away."
How does it change in a sentence?
The adverb inmediatamente is formed by adding the suffix -mente to the adjective inmediata.
How do you pronounce it?
/immeˌdjataˈmente/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, saying ya can actually imply that something will happen later, acting as a way to brush off a request politely.
- In conversational Spanish, ya is often used as a filler word to signal that you are following the conversation, much like saying 'I see' or 'Right' in English.
- The word ya is a linguistic relative of the French déjà and Italian già, all of which descended from the Latin word iam.
Examples in context
- Le ruego que envíe el contrato sin demora.I urge you to send the contract without delay.
- ¡Pásame los documentos ya mismo!Pass me the documents right now!
- Necesito que vengas inmediatamente.I need you to come immediately.
- El cliente quiere el reporte inmediatamente.The client wants the report immediately.
- Debes llamar al médico inmediatamente.You must call the doctor immediately.
Example conversation
A busy office where a deadline is approaching.
- MateoMateo, ¿tienes el documento listo?Mateo, do you have the document ready?
- MaríaNo, todavía lo estoy revisando.No, I am still reviewing it.
- MateoEnvíamelo inmediatamente, por favor.Send it to me immediately, please.
- MaríaEstá bien, lo haré ahora mismo.Okay, I will do it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stat” translations and entries inmediatamente, ya, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inmediatamente, ya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
