Prontitud (en. Readiness)

/prontiˈtud/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Quality of being quick or rapid in doing something.

Example Sentence: The promptness with which he answered the email was admirable.

La prontitud con la que contestó el correo fue admirable.

Definition: Ability to act without delay.

Example Sentence: His promptness in response surprised everyone.

Su prontitud en la respuesta sorprendió a todos.

Definition: Attitude of doing things on time.

Example Sentence: The promptness in delivering the reports is crucial.

La prontitud en la entrega de los informes es crucial.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the Latin 'promptitudinem', which means 'promptness'.

Phrase: with promptness

Meaning: To do something quickly and efficiently.

con prontitud

Phrase: to fulfill with promptness

Meaning: To fulfill an obligation in a timely manner.

deber con prontitud

Phrase: to act with promptness

Meaning: To take action without delay.

actuar con prontitud

Related Word: soon

Description: That occurs in a short time.

pronto

Related Word: promptly

Description: In a quick or immediate manner.

prontamente

Related Word: swiftness

Description: Quality of being prompt.

pronteza

Slang Meaning: To do something fast without thinking too much about it.

Slang Example: He decided to act with promptness and call his friend without thinking.

Decidió actuar con prontitud y llamar a su amigo sin pensarlo.

Slang Meaning: To be very quick in responses.

Slang Example: That guy has promptness, he always has the answer ready.

Ese chico tiene prontitud, siempre tiene la respuesta lista.