De seguida que
Example: De seguida que arribi, començarem el sopar a casa.
Definition
"De seguida que" is a Catalan expression used to indicate that one action will happen immediately after another. It functions as a conjunction meaning 'as soon as' or 'immediately after,' often introducing a time-related condition, as in the example: 'De seguida que arribi, començarem el sopar a casa.'
Etymology
The expression "De seguida que" comes from the Catalan language, where 'de seguida' means 'immediately' or 'right away,' and 'que' functions as a conjunction meaning 'that.' Together, they form a phrase that emphasizes immediacy following an event. Did you know that 'de seguida' literally translates to 'of following,' highlighting the swift sequence of actions?
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