Imediatamente
Example: Por favor, responda imediatamente à mensagem importante.
Definition
"Imediatamente" is an adverb meaning to do something without any delay or hesitation, right away. It indicates that an action should be performed instantly or as soon as possible, often used to emphasize urgency or promptness, as in responding immediately to an important message.
Etymology
The word "imediatamente" comes from Portuguese, derived from the Latin 'immediatus,' combining 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'medius' meaning 'middle.' This literally means 'without anything in the middle,' or 'directly,' which perfectly captures the sense of immediacy. Did you know? The idea of 'nothing in between' gives the word its sense of instant action.
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