Significado
Without delay; instantly.
Contexto cultural
In the US, 'right away' is a staple of customer service. It is expected that a server will say this when taking an order. While 'right away' is understood, 'straight away' is often preferred in British English. In Japanese business culture, the concept of 'right away' is tied to 'omotenashi' (hospitality). Speed is a sign of respect.
Don't overthink it
It is a very simple phrase. Just use it when you want to say 'now'.
Watch the spelling
Don't write 'rightway'. It is two words: 'right away'.
Significado
Without delay; instantly.
Don't overthink it
It is a very simple phrase. Just use it when you want to say 'now'.
Watch the spelling
Don't write 'rightway'. It is two words: 'right away'.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence.
I'll finish this project ______.
'Right away' is the correct idiom for immediate action.
Which is correct?
Choose the natural English sentence.
The other options are grammatically incorrect or redundant.
Match the phrase to its meaning.
Right away = ?
Right away means without delay.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Can you help me? B: ______, just a second.
B is confirming they will help immediately.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosI'll finish this project ______.
'Right away' is the correct idiom for immediate action.
Choose the natural English sentence.
The other options are grammatically incorrect or redundant.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Right away means without delay.
A: Can you help me? B: ______, just a second.
B is confirming they will help immediately.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
6 preguntasIt is neutral. It works in almost any situation.
No, it is for future or present actions.
Yes, but 'immediately' is more formal.
It is a British English variation.
No, that is redundant.
Yes, it is very common in texts.
Frases relacionadas
Straight away
similarImmediately
Right now
similarAt this exact moment
At once
similarImmediately
