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    Prestó (en. Presto)

    /presˈto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To do something in a quick manner.
    The chef prepared the dish in just five minutes.
    El chef prestó el plato en solo cinco minutos.
    To increase the speed in the execution of a task.
    You must quicken the pace if you want to finish on time.
    Debes prestó el ritmo si quieres terminar a tiempo.
    To act promptly or effectively.
    The team's response was swift in the emergency.
    La respuesta del equipo fue prestó ante la emergencia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praestare' which means to provide or be available.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at a rapid pace
    in a quick manner
    a prestó
    to do something quickly
    to accomplish something swiftly
    hacer algo a prestó
    to be ready
    to be prepared or ready
    estar prestó

    Related Words

    speed
    Quality of being fast.
    rapidez
    agility
    Ability to move quickly and easily.
    agilidad
    promptness
    Quality of being quick to do something.
    prontitud

    Slang Meanings

    To do something in the blink of an eye.
    He finished his task in a flash, as if by magic.
    Terminó su tarea en un prestó, como si fuera magia.
    To complete something without delay.
    We arrived at the place in no time.
    Llegamos al lugar a prestó.