Presteza (en. Promptness)

/presˈtez.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Ability to act quickly and skillfully.
The promptness with which he completed the work earned him many praises.
La presteza con la que realizó el trabajo le valió muchas alabanzas.
Willingness or readiness to do something.
I appreciate the promptness with which you attended to my request.
Agradezco la presteza con la que atendió mi solicitud.
Efficiency in executing tasks.
Promptness in customer service is fundamental in this company.
La presteza en el servicio al cliente es fundamental en esta empresa.

Etymology

From the Latin 'praestitia', meaning readiness or agility.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with great promptness
with great speed
a gran presteza
promptness in service
agility and readiness to assist customers
presteza en el servicio
act with promptness
to do something quickly and efficiently
actuar con presteza

Related Words

quick
That happens or is done quickly.
pronto
agility
Ability to move easily and quickly.
agilidad
speed
Speed at which something is done.
velocidad

Slang Meanings

To do something on the spot.
I need you to send it to me on the spot, with promptness!
Necesito que me lo envíes al toque, ¡con presteza!
Quick as lightning.
He is pure promptness when it comes to helping.
Él es presteza pura cuando se trata de ayudar.