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Questions & Answers about Doy la respuesta enseguida.
Why is the subject pronoun (yo) omitted here?
In Spanish, if the context makes it clear who the subject is, we often leave out the pronoun. Doy already reveals the subject is yo (first-person singular), so including yo is not necessary unless you want to add emphasis.
Why do we say la respuesta instead of something like una respuesta?
Using the definite article la indicates that we’re talking about a specific answer that the speaker has in mind. Una respuesta would mean “an answer” more generally.
What is the function of enseguida?
Enseguida is an adverb meaning “immediately” or “right away.” It tells us that the action (giving the answer) happens with no delay.
Could I substitute enseguida with ahora mismo?
Yes, ahora mismo also means “right now” or “immediately,” so in most contexts, Doy la respuesta ahora mismo would sound natural. However, enseguida focuses more on quick, almost instantaneous action, while ahora mismo can have a slightly broader meaning of “at this moment.”
Is there any difference in meaning if I said Te doy la respuesta enseguida?
Yes, adding te makes the sentence direct the action toward a specific person: “I’m giving you the answer immediately.” Without te, you’re just stating generally that you give the answer right away, but not necessarily specifying to whom.
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