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Pronto
//ˈpɹɑntoʊ// adj, adv, slang
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Quick, prompt. informal, rare
"For a pronto lunch, take a slice or two to work and team with a tasty salad."
Adverb
- 1 Quickly, very soon, promptly. informal, not-comparable
"I need to finish this assignment pronto."
Adverb
- 1 in a punctual manner wordnet
Etymology
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Spanish pronto, from Latin prōmptus. Doublet of prompt.
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Spanish pronto, from Latin prōmptus. Doublet of prompt.
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