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How to Say ‘I'll prepare it right now.’ in Spain Spanish

Ahora mismo te lo preparo.

ah-OH-rah MEES-moh teh loh preh-PAH-roh

[ah-OH-rah MEES-moh teh loh preh-PAH-roh]

💬 Usage Tip: [Ahora mismo] means "right now" or "straight away," and in cafés it often sounds reassuring rather than dramatic. You'll hear the same pattern in service situations like [ahora mismo voy] or [ahora te lo traigo].

Phrase Breakdown

Ahora mismo

ah-OH-rah MEES-moh

right now / immediately

Indicates that something will be done without delay.

Example

Vuelvo ahora mismo.

I’ll be right back.

Words in this phrase

Ahora

[ah-OH-rah]

now

A time expression meaning 'now.' In service contexts, it signals immediate action.

Example

Si prefieres leche de soja, Ahora te lo preparo sin problema.

If you prefer soy milk, I’ll prepare it for you now without any problem.

mismo

[MEES-moh]

right away / exactly

Here 'mismo' reinforces immediacy, so 'ahora mismo' means 'right away' or 'this very moment.'

Example

No te preocupes por la alergia, ahora mismo te lo preparo con otra leche.

Don’t worry about the allergy, I’ll prepare it for you right away with another milk.

Te lo preparo

teh loh preh-PAH-roh

I’ll prepare it for you

Te means “for you,” lo refers to the coffee or order, and preparo means “I prepare.”

Example

Te lo preparo enseguida.

I’ll prepare it for you right away.

Words in this phrase

te

[teh]

for you / to you

An indirect object pronoun meaning the action is done for the customer.

Example

Si no tomas leche normal, te ofrezco almendra y te lo preparo así.

If you don’t drink regular milk, I offer you almond milk and prepare it for you like that.

lo

[loh]

it

A direct object pronoun referring to the drink, such as the coffee or latte.

Example

Si quieres el café más caliente, lo cambio y te lo preparo otra vez.

If you want the coffee hotter, I’ll change it and prepare it for you again.

preparo

[preh-PAH-roh]

I prepare

From 'preparar,' used by staff to say they are making the order.

Example

Con bebida vegetal, preparo la taza y te lo preparo enseguida.

With plant-based milk, I prepare the cup and make it for you right away.

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