Example: Haz la tarea de una vez para poder descansar luego.
Definition
"De una vez" is a Spanish expression used to encourage someone to do something promptly or immediately, without further delay. It implies taking action now, often to avoid procrastination or to finish a task quickly, as in the phrase: 'Haz la tarea de una vez para poder descansar luego.'
Translations
once and for all
eens en voor altijd
d'una vegada
une bonne fois pour toutes
ein für alle Mal
Etymology
The expression "de una vez" literally translates to 'at one time' or 'all at once' in English. It originates from combining 'de' (of/from), 'una' (one), and 'vez' (time/occasion), emphasizing doing something in a single instance or without waiting. Did you know it reflects the idea of completing something in one go?
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"De una vez" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (A2) - parte 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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once and for all