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presto.

quick; swift; prompt

6 characters2 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈpɾesto/[ˈpɾes.t̪o]

  1. quick; swift; prompt

  2. ready; prepared

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old Spanish presto, from Late Latin praestus, from the adverb praestō. Compare Catalan prest, French prêt, Italian presto. The meaning pertaining to music comes from Italian presto.

adv/ˈpɾesto/[ˈpɾes.t̪o]

  1. immediately; promptly; soon

  2. presto

  3. right away; at once

Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old Spanish presto, from Late Latin praestus, from the adverb praestō. Compare Catalan prest, French prêt, Italian presto. The meaning pertaining to music comes from Italian presto.

verb/ˈpɾesto/[ˈpɾes.t̪o]

  1. first-person singular present indicative of prestar

    first-person · form-of · indicative · present · singular
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