How is the phrase en el acto translated from Spanish to English

English translation
On the spot
adverb

Inmediatamente, sin ningún retraso.

Immediately, without any delay.

Examples with “en el acto”

See how the word “en el acto” is used in sentences

  • Necesito el informe ahora mismo. — I need the report on the spot.

  • Mañana tenemos que vernos allí mismo. — We need to meet on the spot tomorrow.

  • Estaba en un aprieto cuando surgió el problema. — He was on the spot when the issue arose.

  • ¿Puedes terminar esta tarea en el acto? — Can you finish this task on the spot?

  • Se quedó en el sitio donde se besaron por primera vez. — She stood on the spot where they first kissed.

  • ¿Qué hacemos si nos ponen en un compromiso? — What should we do if we're on the spot?

  • Tomó la decisión en el momento. — Her decision was made on the spot.

  • ¿Me puedes enseñar en el lugar dónde ocurrió el accidente? — Can you show me on the spot where the accident occurred?

  • En la reunión se vieron entre la espada y la pared. — They found themselves on the spot at the meeting.

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