How to Say "instantly" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “instantly” is “inmediatamente” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito que me envíes el informe inmediatamente.
I need you to send me the report immediately.
Cuando me vio, se levantó inmediatamente de la silla.
When he saw me, he got up from the chair instantly.
¡Vuelve aquí inmediatamente!
Come back here right away!
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.
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'.
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