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A bright yellow light bulb instantly illuminates above a red button that has just been pressed on a white surface, illustrating an immediate reaction.

inmediatamente

in-meh-dyah-tah-MEN-teh

adverbA1
immediately?without delay,right away?instantly
Also:at once?formal or emphatic,instantly?referring to speed or suddenness

📝 In Action

Necesito que me envíes el informe inmediatamente.

A2

I need you to send me the report immediately.

Cuando me vio, se levantó inmediatamente de la silla.

B1

When he saw me, he got up from the chair instantly.

¡Vuelve aquí inmediatamente!

A1

Come back here right away!

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ahora mismo (right now)
  • al instante (instantly)

Antonyms

  • más tarde (later)
  • después (afterward)

Common Collocations

  • actuar inmediatamente – to act immediately
  • responder inmediatamente – to reply immediately

💡 Grammar Points

Adverb Placement

Adverbs like 'inmediatamente' usually go after the verb they are modifying, but for emphasis, you can often put them at the beginning of the sentence.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Adjective Form

Mistake: "Using the adjective 'inmediato' when you need to describe the verb's action (e.g., 'Respondió inmediato')."

Correction: Always use the '-mente' ending when describing *how* an action is performed: 'Respondió inmediatamente'.

⭐ Usage Tips

A Quick Alternative

For a very common, slightly more informal way to say 'right away,' especially when giving an order, use 'ahora mismo' (literally 'this very moment').

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: inmediatamente

Question 1 of 1

Which Spanish phrase is the most common and slightly more casual synonym for 'inmediatamente'?

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Word Family

inmediato(immediate (adjective)) - adjective
inmediatez(immediacy) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'inmediatamente' at the very beginning of a sentence?

Yes! While it often follows the verb, you can place 'inmediatamente' at the start of the sentence, especially if you want to emphasize the speed of the action that follows. For example: 'Inmediatamente, abrimos las cajas' (Immediately, we opened the boxes).