en el acto
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en el acto(
ehn
ehl
ahk
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toh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. on the spot
A Vallejo lo sorprendieron robando en la tienda donde trabajaba. Fue despedido en el acto.Vallejo was caught stealing at the store he worked for. He was fired on the spot.
b. then and there
Si cometes algún error durante el examen, corrígelo en el acto, no sea que después lo olvides.If you make a mistake during the exam, correct it then and there, in case you forget later
c. there and then (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Vino un técnico que arregló nuestro televisor en el acto.A repairman came and fixed our TV set there and then.
d. immediately
Puede confiar en nuestra aseguradora. Sus problemas serán solucionados en el acto.You can trust our insurance company. Your problems will be solved immediately.
e. instantly
Goyo tuvo un accidente de moto y murió en el acto.Goyo had an accident with his bike and he died instantly.
f. while you wait (used in signs)
El cartel decía, "Arreglos de ropa en el acto".The sign said, "Alterations while you wait."
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