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"Right away" is an adverb which is often translated as "inmediatamente", and "immediately" is an adverb which is also often translated as "inmediatamente". Learn more about the difference between "right away" and "immediately" below.
right away(
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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).
a. inmediatamente
I need you to bring me a needle, thread, and bandages right away.Necesito que me traiga una aguja, un hilo y vendajes inmediatamente.
immediately(
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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).
a. inmediatamente
The plane will take off immediately after fueling up.El avión despegará inmediatamente después de cargar combustible.
b. de inmediato
Call the doctor immediately if your headaches return.Avísale al médico de inmediato si vuelven los dolores de cabeza.
c. enseguida
I recognized him immediately when he took off his hat.Lo reconocí enseguida cuando se quitó el sombrero.
2. (directly)
a. directamente
Beatriz is not immediately involved, but you do need to get her approval.Beatriz no está involucrada directamente, pero sí tienes que conseguir su aprobación.
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
3. (formal) (the moment that) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
a. en cuanto
Immediately after she said it, she wished she had kept quiet.En cuanto lo dijo, deseó haber guardado silencio.
