Say an action happens immediately or very soon.

The idea

Enseguida means immediately or shortly afterwards; context determines the exact delay.

Examples

  • Te llamo enseguida.I will call you right away.
  • El tren sale enseguida.The train leaves shortly.
  • Enseguida preparo el té.I will prepare the tea right away.
  • La puerta se abrió enseguida.The door opened immediately.
  • Volvemos enseguida a la oficina.We will return to the office shortly.
  • Enseguida empieza la película.The film starts shortly.

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Watch out

Do not mistake enseguida for speed of movement: it refers to when an action happens.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the suitable word: Respondo ___, sin esperar. (enseguida / mañana)

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    enseguida / en seguida

    enseguida: the answer follows immediately. (en seguida)

  2. Choose the suitable word: El autobús sale dentro de un minuto: sale ___. (enseguida / ayer)

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    enseguida / en seguida

    enseguida: departure is imminent. (en seguida)

  3. Choose the suitable word: Caminamos lentamente: caminamos ___. (enseguida / despacio)

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    despacio

    despacio: this describes the speed of walking.

Use it today

Describe two things you will do right away.