Desde luego
Example: Desde luego, iré a la fiesta esta noche con gusto.
Definition
"Desde luego" is an adverbial phrase used to express certainty, agreement, or confirmation, similar to saying 'of course' or 'certainly' in English. It conveys a strong affirmation to a statement or an intention, as in agreeing to attend an event without hesitation.
Etymology
The phrase "desde luego" originates from Spanish, combining 'desde' meaning 'from' or 'since' and 'luego' meaning 'then' or 'later.' Together, it evolved to express a logical progression or certainty, roughly translating to 'from then on,' which naturally led to its usage as an expression of assuredness or agreement.
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"Desde luego" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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