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    Pronto (en. Soon)

    /ˈpronto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Ready or prepared for something.
    The car is ready to go.
    El coche está pronto para salir.
    That occurs in a short time.
    Dinner will be ready in ten minutes.
    La cena estará pronta en diez minutos.
    That acts with speed or promptness.
    He responded quickly to the question.
    Respondió de forma pronta a la pregunta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'promptus', which means 'ready, willing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sooner or later
    It means that something will happen in the future, without specifying the exact moment.
    pronto o tarde
    to be ready
    It means to be ready or prepared.
    estar pronto
    to come soon
    It indicates that something or someone will arrive shortly.
    venir pronto

    Related Words

    promptness
    Quality of being prompt.
    prontitud
    promptly
    In a prompt or quick manner.
    prontamente
    prompt book
    A group of people or things that are ready.
    prontuariado

    Slang Meanings

    Quickly.
    Do it soon, there's no time to waste.
    Hazlo pronto, que no hay tiempo que perder.
    Shortly.
    I will arrive soon.
    Voy a llegar pronto.