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Spanish Phrase

Siempre envía un correo de agradecimiento enseguida.

/ˈsjem.pɾe emˈβi.a un koˈɾo ðe aɣɾa.ðeθiˈmjento en.seˈɣi.ða/
Meaning"Always send a thank‑you email right away."
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Meaning

‘Always send a thank‑you email right away.’ The sentence is a polite reminder to express gratitude promptly after a meeting, interview, or any helpful interaction.

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When to use

Use this phrase in professional or academic settings when you want to advise a colleague, a junior employee, or a friend to follow up with a quick thank‑you note after a conversation, interview, or receipt of assistance.

Grammar Breakdown

Siempreenvíauncorreodeagradecimientoenseguida

1

Siempre (adverb of frequency)

Placed at the beginning of the sentence to stress that the action should happen every time.

2

envía (imperative vs. present)

Here it works as a familiar imperative (tú) meaning ‘send’. The same form is also the third‑person singular present, but context tells us it’s a command.

3

un correo (indefinite article + noun)

‘un’ signals a single, non‑specific email; you could also say ‘un email’ in more informal contexts.

4

de agradecimiento (prepositional phrase)

The preposition ‘de’ links the noun ‘correo’ with its purpose – a thank‑you note.

5

enseguida (adverb of immediacy)

Means ‘right away’ or ‘immediately’; it can appear at the end for emphasis.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Debería mandar un mensaje después de la entrevista?

Should I send a message after the interview?

Sí, siempre envía un correo de agradecimiento enseguida.

Yes, always send a thank‑you email right away.

B

Common Mistakes

  • Siempre enviar un correo de agradecimiento enseguida.

    ‘Enviar’ must be conjugated; the correct imperative is ‘envía’ (tú) or ‘envíe’ (usted).

  • Siempre envía un email de agradecimiento enseguida.

    While ‘email’ is understood, in formal Spanish ‘correo’ is preferred.

  • Siempre envía un correo de agradecimiento en seguida.

    Do not split the adverb; it stays as one word.

Alternatives

  • Siempre manda un email de agradecimiento inmediatamente.

    Always send a thank‑you email immediately.

  • Envía siempre un mensaje de gratitud al instante.

    Always send a gratitude message instantly.

  • No olvides enviar un correo de agradecimiento en seguida.

    Don’t forget to send a thank‑you email right away.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking business cultures, a prompt thank‑you email is seen as a sign of professionalism and respect. Using the familiar imperative ‘envía’ works with peers or junior staff; with senior colleagues you might prefer the formal ‘envíe’ (usted) or a more neutral construction like ‘por favor, envíe…’. Also, remember that ‘correo’ is the standard word for email in formal contexts, while ‘email’ or ‘mail’ is acceptable in casual conversation.