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"Enseguida" is an adverb which is often translated as "immediately", and "ahora mismo" is a phrase which is often translated as "right now". Learn more about the difference between "enseguida" and "ahora mismo" below.
enseguida(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
b. right away
Me di cuenta enseguida de que todo era mentira.I realized right away it was all a lie.
c. at once
Tenemos que salir enseguida o perderemos el vuelo.We must leave at once or we'll miss the flight.
d. straightaway
Mi jefe pidió que nos reuniéramos enseguida para tratar un asunto urgente.My boss asked for us to meet straightaway to address an urgent issue.
ahora mismo(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (recently)
a. just now
Ahora mismo llamó Jacobo y pidió hablar contigo.Jacobo called just now and asked to talk to you.
