Preste (en. Lend)
/ˈpɾeste/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who pays attention or provides quick service.
The preste of the event made sure everything was in order.
El preste del evento se encargó de que todo estuviera en orden.
Refers to an assistant or helper in certain ceremonies.
The preste of the ceremony coordinated all the details.
El preste de la ceremonia coordinó todos los detalles.
Indicates someone who is readily available to help quickly.
He was always a preste when it came to helping his friends.
Siempre fue un preste cuando se trataba de ayudar a sus amigos.
Etymology
It comes from the verb 'prestar', which means to offer or provide something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be preste
To be ready or prepared for something.
estar preste
to be a preste
To be a person who is always willing to help.
ser un preste
Related Words
prestation
The action of lending something.
prestación
prestar
To give something to someone with the condition that it be returned.
prestar
Slang Meanings
To always be alert
He is a preste, always ready for anything that comes up.
Él es un preste, siempre listo para cualquier cosa que se presente.
To help quickly
I needed help and he was preste right away.
Necesitaba ayuda y él se mostró preste de inmediato.