assim que
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as soon as, once
/aˈsĩ ki/
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As soon as one event happens, another follows.
Examples
Ligue para mim assim que chegar.
Call me as soon as you arrive.
Envie o arquivo assim que terminar.
Send the file as soon as you finish.
Assim que abriram a porta, todos entraram.
As soon as they opened the door, everyone went in.
Assim que a chuva parou, saímos.
As soon as the rain stopped, we went out.
Ele sorriu assim que viu a filha.
He smiled as soon as he saw his daughter.
Etymology
Assim means thus; que links the following event.
FAQ
What does assim que mean?
As soon as one event happens, another follows.
Does it imply a long delay?
No, the second event follows promptly.
Yes: Assim que chegar, ligue.
Usually yes, in the clause naming the first event.
How is assim que pronounced?
The reference pronunciation is /aˈsĩ ki/.
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