De seguida
Example: De seguida anirem a jugar al parc amb els amics.
Definition
"De seguida" is a Catalan adverbial expression meaning immediately or right away. It is used to indicate that something will happen without delay, as in the phrase 'De seguida anirem a jugar al parc amb els amics,' which means 'We will go play at the park with friends right away.'
Etymology
The expression "De seguida" comes from Catalan, combining 'de,' meaning 'of' or 'from,' with 'seguida,' meaning 'following' or 'immediate.' It literally conveys the idea of something following immediately, reflecting its use to express promptness or immediacy.
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