Meaning
at once, immediately, as soon as possible, shortly
- immediately; right away
In a sentence
Arrivo subito, devo solo prendere le chiavi.
I'll be right there, I just need to grab the keys.
Puoi rispondermi subito, per favore?
Can you answer me right away, please?
Non ho capito subito la tua domanda.
I didn't understand your question right away.
Usage notes
- Use 'subito' for urgent actions; 'immediatamente' sounds more formal or written.
- Avoid overusing it—Italians often drop it when urgency is clear from context.
- No contractions or agreements; it’s invariable and stands alone.