straightaway
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USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled "straight away."
straightaway(
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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).
1. (general)
b. enseguida
If you send me an email in the morning, I'll respond straightaway.Si me mandas un email por la mañana, te responderé enseguida.
c. ahora mismo
We need to go to the airport straightaway. The flight leaves in an hour.Necesitamos salir para el aeropuerto ahora mismo. El vuelo sale en una hora.
d. ahorita (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Please come home straightaway.Por favor, ven a casa ahorita.
e. al tiro (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Please let us know straightaway if you can make it to the party.Por favor, dinos al tiro si puedes asistir a la fiesta.
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