How do you say 'immediately' in Spanish?

The most direct translation is inmediatamente, though the phrase de inmediato is equally common and carries the same level of urgency.

What is the difference between inmediatamente and enseguida?

Inmediatamente stresses zero delay and sounds more formal or forceful, while enseguida means right away and can imply a very brief but acceptable pause.

Is ahora mismo the same as inmediatamente?

They overlap in meaning, but ahora mismo literally translates to right now and emphasizes the present moment, while inmediatamente focuses on the absence of delay regardless of when.

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Immediately in Spanish: Inmediatamente

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Inmediatamente · adverb · een-meh-dee-ah-tah-MEN-teh

Inmediatamente is the Spanish adverb for immediately, indicating that something happens without any delay.

een-meh-dee-ah-tah-MEN-teh

Ven aquí inmediatamente.

Come here immediately.

Immediately in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for immediately, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
inmediatamente	immediately	een-meh-dee-ah-tah-MEN-teh	Default, widely understood
de inmediato	immediately		common in all regions
ahora mismo	immediately		colloquial, right now
enseguida	immediately		promptly, right away

How Native Speakers Use Inmediatamente

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Urgent command

Llama al doctor inmediatamente.

Call the doctor immediately.

Expressing urgency in a medical situation.

Office instruction

Necesito el informe de inmediato.

I need the report immediately.

Making an urgent workplace request.

Quick response

Ella respondió enseguida a mi mensaje.

She responded immediately to my message.

Describing a prompt reply.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Inmediatamente

Spelling with double m

Incorrect: Ven aquí immmediatamente.

Correct: Ven aquí inmediatamente.

Unlike English 'immediately,' the Spanish word has only one m — inmediatamente starts with inm-, not imm-.

Using inmediato as an adverb alone

Incorrect: Hazlo inmediato.

Correct: Hazlo de inmediato.

Inmediato is an adjective — to use it adverbially, add the preposition de to form the phrase de inmediato.

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Common Questions About Immediately in Spanish

How do you say 'immediately' in Spanish?: The most direct translation is inmediatamente, though the phrase de inmediato is equally common and carries the same level of urgency.
What is the difference between inmediatamente and enseguida?: Inmediatamente stresses zero delay and sounds more formal or forceful, while enseguida means right away and can imply a very brief but acceptable pause.
Is ahora mismo the same as inmediatamente?: They overlap in meaning, but ahora mismo literally translates to right now and emphasizes the present moment, while inmediatamente focuses on the absence of delay regardless of when.