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presto

/ˈpɾesto/

adjective/ˈpɾesto/

quick; swift; prompt; ready; prepared

Synonyms: listo

Inherited from Old Spanish presto, from Late Latin praestus, from the adverb praestō. Compare Catalan prest, French prêt, Italian presto. The meaning pertaining to music comes from Italian presto.

adverb/ˈpɾesto/

immediately; promptly; soon; presto; right away; at once

Inherited from Old Spanish presto, from Late Latin praestus, from the adverb praestō. Compare Catalan prest, French prêt, Italian presto. The meaning pertaining to music comes from Italian presto.