adv
pronto
PRON-toh
Pronto (adv) means Quickly, right away. Example: “Get over here, pronto!”
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Quickly, right away.
"Get over here, pronto!"
How to use pronto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRight now, without delay.
When to use it
Informal and often used in commands.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more pronto
- Superlative
- most pronto
Fill the gap
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Get over here, _____!
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish pronto, from Latin prōmptus. A doublet of prompt.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for pronto
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What does “pronto” mean?
The word “pronto” means quickly, right away. In plain terms, right now, without delay.
How do you pronounce “pronto”?
“Pronto” is pronounced PRON-toh (/ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pronto” in a sentence?
Here is “pronto” used in a sentence: “Get over here, pronto!”
What part of speech is “pronto”?
“Pronto” is an adverb.
Where does the word “pronto” come from?
The word “pronto” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Spanish pronto, from Latin prōmptus. A doublet of prompt.
