Desde luego
Example: Desde luego, te ayudaré con tu tarea esta tarde.
Definition
"Desde luego" is a Spanish expression used to affirm something with certainty, similar to saying "of course" or "certainly" in English. It conveys agreement or confirmation, as in the phrase: "Desde luego, te ayudaré con tu tarea esta tarde."
Etymology
The phrase "desde luego" combines "desde," meaning "from," and "luego," meaning "then" or "later." Originally, it implied 'from then on' or 'immediately,' which evolved into a firm affirmation used today. Did you know it literally suggests something happening right away or without hesitation?
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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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