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Used to signal immediate action or agreement, often in informal youth speech across Latin America.

Examples

  • El jefe pidió los informes y los entregamos de una.
    The boss asked for the reports and we delivered them without delay.
  • ¿Te apuntas al proyecto? De una.
    Count me in at once.
  • Cuando me llamas, respondo de una.
    When you call me, I reply immediately.
  • ¿Quieres ir al cine ahora? De una.
    Right away, let's go to the movies.
  • Si quieres aprender, empieza de una.
    If you want to learn, start right now.

Similar words

sin demora
ahora mismo
en seguida
pronto
de inmediato
a la brevedad
ya

Meanings

Usage

Use de una when you want to agree quickly or urge someone to act without delay.

Common mistakes

Dropping the phrase for a longer form like de una vez when brevity is intended.

Etymology

From Spanish de + una, originally a shortened form of de una vez.

FAQ

What does de una mean?

It is a colloquial expression meaning right away, often used to agree or urge immediate action.

Can I use de una in formal writing?

It is informal and best kept for spoken language or casual writing.

Is de una the same as de una vez?

No; de una is shorter and more informal, while de una vez can also mean 'once' or 'one time.'

How do I respond with de una?

Simply say de una to show you’re ready to do something immediately.

What are some synonyms for de una?

You can say ahora mismo, en seguida, ya, sin demora, de inmediato, a la brevedad, or pronto.

Can de una be used with nouns?

It normally stands alone; attaching it to a noun (e.g., de una manera) sounds unnatural.

Where is de una most commonly used?

It is popular in Latin American youth speech, especially in countries like Colombia and Mexico.

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