ADVERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

enseguida

right away, immediately

First introduced in Chapter 6chapter overview.

How to use this word

Adverb

Use enseguida where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see enseguida after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Me gusta enseguida en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to right away, immediately even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes enseguida en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who right away, immediately loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
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FAQ

What does enseguida mean in Spanish?
right away, immediately (introduced in Chapter 6 in Chapurra).
How do you use enseguida in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is enseguida in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 6. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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