Ya mismo
Example: Voy a salir ya mismo para la reunión importante.
Definition
"Ya mismo" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that something will happen immediately or very soon, often emphasizing urgency or promptness. For example, in the phrase "Voy a salir ya mismo para la reunión importante," it means 'I am going to leave right now for the important meeting.'
Etymology
The expression "ya mismo" combines "ya," meaning 'already' or 'now,' and "mismo," meaning 'same' or 'right.' Together, they emphasize immediacy. Did you know that "ya" comes from Latin "iam," which also means 'already' or 'now'? This phrase has evolved in Spanish to stress prompt action.
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"Ya mismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A1) - parte 1", containing 112 commonly used expressions.
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