Presto (en. Presto)

/ˈpɾesto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adverb

Indicates speed or immediacy in action.

I received the answer quickly.

Recibí la respuesta presto.

It is used to express that something is done in an instant.

I changed the focus quickly.

Cambié el foco presto.

From Italian 'presto', meaning 'quick' or 'soon'.

presto change

Quick or sudden change.

presto cambio

presto and forward

To act quickly and without hesitation.

presto y adelante

soon

A term indicating that something will happen shortly.

pronto

fast

That is done in a short time.

rápido

Something that is done immediately.

I’ll do it for you quickly, don’t worry.

Te lo hago presto, no te preocupes.

When someone acts without thinking.

Don’t do it quickly, think well.

No lo hagas presto, piensa bien.