tan pronto como

as soon as

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phrase Common #2,816
as soon as Introduces an action that happens immediately after another action. It can refer to the past, present, or future; with future meaning, Spanish commonly uses the subjunctive after como.
SP: Te llamaré tan pronto como llegue a casa.
EN: I’ll call you as soon as I get home.

Tan pronto como logramos un avance científico lo ponemos al servicio del mal.

As soon as we make a scientific breakthrough, we put it to work for evil.

— Sacrificio (1986)

He venido tan pronto como he podido.

I came as soon as I could.

Él llamó a su tío tan pronto como llegó a Matsuyama.

He called his uncle as soon as he arrived in Matsuyama.

Vine tan pronto como recibí el mensaje.

I came as soon as I received the message.

Tan pronto como nuestros heridos estén lo suficientemente fuertes.

As soon as our wounded are strong enough.

Pudieron habérselo llevado tan pronto como les tomara declaración.

They could have taken him away as soon as he took their statements.

— Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Tan pronto como sintió su casa sacudirse, salió de una carrera al jardín.

As soon as he felt his house shake, he ran out into the garden.

Dejaron de hablar tan pronto como entré en la habitación.

They stopped talking as soon as I entered the room.

Tan pronto como Tom estuvo con Mary a solas, le dijo las malas noticias.

As soon as Tom was alone with Mary, he told her the bad news.

Tan pronto como esté todo terminado, lo llamaré de inmediato.

As soon as everything is finished, I will call him immediately.

— Leviatán (2014)

Él le telefoneó a ella tan pronto como llegó a casa.

He phoned her as soon as he got home.

Sueño tan pronto como me duermo.

I dream as soon as I fall asleep.

Nosotros te seguiremos tan pronto como podamos.

We will follow you as soon as we can.

Tan pronto como llegué a casa, empezó a llover.

As soon as I got home, it started to rain.

Voy a hacer mis deberes tan pronto como regrese a casa esta tarde.

I’m going to do my homework as soon as I get home this afternoon.

Pero tan pronto como mejore dice que vendrá a visitarte.

But he says that as soon as he gets better, he will come to visit you.

— System crasher (2019)

Tan pronto como me levanté, pasó.

As soon as I got up, it happened.

— El agente secreto (2025)

Tan pronto como papá consiga trabajo.

As soon as Dad finds a job.

— No hay otra opción (2025)

Vino tan pronto como pudo.

He came as soon as he could.

De lo contrario morirá tan pronto como salga de la universidad.

Otherwise, they will die as soon as they leave university.

— 3 Idiots (2009)

Tan pronto como tengas los pasaportes reserva dos pasajes a Chicago.

As soon as you have your passports, book two tickets to Chicago.

— Hermano 2 (2000)

Planeo dejar Boston tan pronto como me sea posible.

I plan to leave Boston as soon as possible.

Llamé a la policía tan pronto como vi su cuerpo muerto sobre el piso.

I called the police as soon as I saw his dead body on the floor.

Tan pronto como aclare esto.

As soon as I clarify this.

— Sin piedad (2026)

Tan pronto como llegamos a la estación comenzó a llover.

As soon as we arrived at the station it started to rain.

Un gato salió corriendo tan pronto como ella abrió la puerta.

A cat ran out as soon as she opened the door.

Tan pronto como lo permita la decencia.

As soon as decency allows.

Vine tan pronto como pude.

I came as soon as I could.

Por favor, ven tan pronto como te sea posible.

Please come as soon as possible.

Tan pronto como nos reunimos, debemos de separarnos de nuevo.

As soon as we get together, we have to part again.

— La increíble historia de David Copperfield (2019)

Tan pronto como él esté en línea, lo sabremos.

As soon as he is online, we will know.

— No se lo digas a nadie (2006)

Nos casaremos tan pronto como regrese.

We'll get married as soon as I get back.

— Drácula (2025)

Venga mañana tan pronto como quiera, ya que ahora no tiene tiempo.

Come tomorrow as early as you like, since you don't have time right now.

— Oppenheimer (2023)

Tan pronto como el láser esté encendido, enviaremos usted en la red.

As soon as the laser is turned on, we will send you onto the network.

— TRON: Ares (2025)

Tan pronto como llegues, él va a hacer algo de comer.

As soon as you arrive, he'll make something to eat.

Tan pronto como los guardias japoneses se vayan.

As soon as the Japanese guards leave.

— Las flores de la guerra (2011)

Llamadme tan pronto como responda.

Call me as soon as he/she replies.

— Dil se.. (1998)

Vine tan pronto como se me ordenó.

I came as soon as I was ordered.

Estoy buscando evidencia y la presentaré tan pronto como la encuentre.

I am looking for evidence and will present it as soon as I find it.

— Sin piedad (2026)

Tan pronto como oyó el choque, salió corriendo de su casa.

As soon as he heard the crash, he ran out of his house.

Llámame tan pronto como estés en mi calle.

Call me as soon as you’re on my street.

Volveré tan pronto como la encuentre.

I will return as soon as I find her.

— El tiempo contigo (2019)

Me pondré en contacto tan pronto como tenga novedades.

I will get in touch as soon as I have any updates.

— No hay otra opción (2025)

Mary reconoció a Tom tan pronto como lo vio.

Mary recognized Tom as soon as she saw him.

Estaré contigo tan pronto como termine este trabajo.

I'll be with you as soon as I finish this work.

Te llamo tan pronto como esté libre.

I’ll call you as soon as I’m free.

Tan pronto como sonó la campana, el profesor entró en el salón de clases.

As soon as the bell rang, the teacher entered the classroom.

Hacedlo tan pronto como podáis.

Do it as soon as you can.

No te levantas tan pronto como tu hermana, ¿verdad?

You don’t get up as early as your sister, do you?

Roxie, ¡he venido tan pronto como he podido!

Roxie, I came as soon as I could!

— Chicago (2002)

Me iré tan pronto como suene la campana.

I'll leave as soon as the bell rings.

Tan pronto como acabemos con ellos, empezaremos a hacer dinero con los yanquis.

As soon as we finish off them, we'll start making money from the Yankees.

— El bueno, el feo y el malo (1966)

La haré llamarte tan pronto como regrese.

I'll have her call you as soon as she gets back.

Tan pronto como firmes los papeles.

As soon as you sign the papers.

— París, je t'aime (2006)

Vayámonos tan pronto como él vuelva.

Let’s leave as soon as he comes back.

Los pájaros cantan tan pronto como llega la mañana.

The birds sing as soon as morning arrives.

Tan pronto como llegué a la estación, fui a visitar a mi tío a su oficina.

As soon as I arrived at the station, I went to visit my uncle in his office.

Yo, yo, yo llamé al depósito tan pronto como me enteré.

I, I, I called the depot as soon as I found out.

— Sin piedad (2026)

Él se puso a jugar un juego de computador tan pronto como llegó a la casa.

He started playing a computer game as soon as he got home.

Me contrataron tan pronto como me gradué de la escuela secundaria.

I was hired as soon as I graduated from high school.

— No hay otra opción (2025)

Tan pronto como me senté, me quedé dormida.

As soon as I sat down, I fell asleep.

A pesar de que Bob estaba disfrazado, lo reconocí tan pronto como lo vi.

Even though Bob was in disguise, I recognized him as soon as I saw him.

Tan pronto como pude.

As soon as I could.

— Return to Silent Hill (2026)

Lo llamaré tan pronto como lo averigüe.

I'll call you as soon as I find out.

Tan pronto como reciba la bolsa, te la devolveré.

As soon as I receive the bag, I will return it to you.

— Aún estoy aquí (2024)

Tan pronto como uno entra, el otro sale.

As soon as one enters, the other leaves.

Pídele a Tom que me llame tan pronto como regrese.

Ask Tom to call me as soon as he gets back.

Tan pronto como confíes en ti mismo, sabrás cómo vivir.

As soon as you trust yourself, you'll know how to live.

Escríbeme tan pronto como llegues allí.

Write to me as soon as you get there.

Tan pronto como llegamos allí, empezó a llover.

As soon as we got there, it started to rain.

Nosotros empezaremos tan pronto como deje de llover.

We will start as soon as it stops raining.

Tan pronto como llegues, ella va a hacer algo de comer.

As soon as you arrive, she'll make something to eat.