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"Right away" is an adverb which is often translated as "inmediatamente", and "right now" is a phrase which is often translated as "ahora mismo". Learn more about the difference between "right away" and "right now" 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.
right now(
rayt
nau
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
c. ahorita (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
When did the movie start? - Right now. Just as you were coming through the door.¿Cuándo empezó la película? - Ahorita. Justo cuando tú entrabas por la puerta.
