Real quick Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹiɫ/ /ˈkwɪk

REEL KWIK

UK

ɹiːl/ /kwˈɪk

REEL KWIK

Definition

A casual way to say 'very quickly' or 'in a short moment'; often used before requesting or doing something.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and common in American English, usually at the start or end of a sentence: 'Can I ask you something real quick?' Not used in formal writing. Equivalent to 'really quickly.' It is not grammatically standard but is widely accepted in conversation.

• Spanish: rápido - en un momento
• Portuguese (BR): rapidinho - bem rápido
• Portuguese (PT): num instantinho - muito rápido
• Chinese (Simplified): 很快 - 一下子
• Chinese (Traditional): 很快 - 一下子
• Hindi: झटपट - जल्दी से
• Arabic: بسرعة - بسرعة كبيرة
• Bengali: একটু দ্রুত - এক মুহূর্তে
• Russian: быстро - очень быстро
• Japanese: ちょっとだけ - すぐに
• Vietnamese: một chút nhanh - rất nhanh
• Korean: 잠깐만 - 빨리
• Turkish: çok hızlıca - bir çırpıda
• Urdu: ذرا جلدی - فوراً
• Indonesian: sebentar saja - cepat

Example Sentences

Can you help me real quick?

basic

I need to use your phone real quick.

basic

Let me finish this real quick.

basic

I'll be back real quick—just getting some coffee.

natural

Let me ask you something real quick.

natural

Could you send this email real quick before you leave?

natural