shortly

/ʃˈɔːtli/

/ˈʃɔɹtɫi/

shortly

dentro de poco

in a very short time

sinónimos : before long

en una palabra

in a few words without going through the details

sinónimos : briefly

Ejemplos

1. The gate closed shortly after the final boarding call.

2. The immigration officer will see you shortly to discuss your application.

3. I always have my morning coffee at 7am, and my bowel movements are regular as clockwork shortly after.

4. Tom visited us in Canada shortly before the stuff hit the fan.